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Carrot Cocktails? Indeed!

November 2, 2014 By Robin King 3 Comments

Screen shot 2014-10-30 at 6.34.31 AMCarrot Mimosas and Carrot and Cilantro Coolers were served at our Out of the Weeds Product Launch Party October 23rd, and I’ve received texts, emails and Facebook messages asking for the recipes. I guess you liked them. As we were planning the menu for the party, I collaborated with Three Birds Tavern talented hospitality princess, Monique, on the cocktail list and she came up with several tantalizing temptations. We chose these two, spotlighting one of the stars of the celebration, CARROTS, and here are the recipes (just in time for your Sunday brunch cocktail):

Carrot Mimosa

What will I need? Champagne flutes, chilled carrot juice (either freshly pressed or a bottled brand such as Bolthouse Farms, dry sparkling wine (we love Prosecco), and carrot stems or parsley sprigs for garnish.

What’s next? Add carrot juice (it doesn’t take much) and sparkling wine to a champagne flute and garnish with carrot stems or parsley sprigs. We also garnished with these sunburst carrot discs, just for fun. Yep, it’s that easy!

CarrotCheersCarrot and Cilantro Cooler

What will I need? Herradura Silver tequila, carrot juice, orange juice, agave nectar, cilantro leaves and carrot discs.  Serve in either a mason jar or highball glass.

What’s next? Mix following quantities in a tin with ice for one cocktail, fine strain into glass and garnish with carrot disc and/or cilantro leaf.

  • 2 oz. Herradura Silver tequila
  • .75 oz. carrot juice
  • .5 oz. orange
  • .5 oz. agave nectar (or simple syrup)
  • Pinch of cilantro leaves
  • Sliced carrot (for garnish)
  • Cilantro leaves (for garnish)

CarrotCoolersMany enjoyed a Carrot Mimosa during our celebratory toast, and some enjoyed several mimosas and coolers as the party continued into the night (as evidence shows here). Anyone know whose table that was? We think you’ll love them, and guess what? We are working on a vegetable infused healthy cocktail list at Three Birds Tavern, featuring not only these two delicious treats, but we’re also testing Bloody Marias, using our Roasted Tomato dressing, Celery and Cilantro cocktail, Bell Pepper Breeze, Red Bell Pepper Infused Rum, Beet Martinis, Beet Blast, and a Jalapeno Margarita. Stay tuned!

Cheers to your Sunday,

Robin

 

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More Than Salad Dressing

September 27, 2014 By Robin King 2 Comments

More Than Salad Dressing

Did you know that you can use salad dressing to marinate your beef, chicken, pork and seafood? Use part of your bottle of Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Roasted Beet Vinaigrette or Carrot Ginger as a marinade, and then use the remainder of the bottle on your accompanying salad and you have a complete, complimentary, meal. Guidelines: […]

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Snowy Grouper, Stuffed Peppers & Chocolate Cream Pie

August 11, 2014 By Robin King 2 Comments

Snowy Grouper, Stuffed Peppers & Chocolate Cream Pie

Welcome to my kitchen! I don’t take the time to cook at home as often as I’d like, but when I do, I’m always happy that I did. I cooked for Jack, my daughter, Mackenzie and her friend, Miles, yesterday. We’re leaving for vacation in a few days, so I wanted to get one last […]

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Carrot Karma

May 9, 2014 By Robin King Leave a Comment

Carrot Karma

When I am trying to make healthy food decisions, I sometimes feel as though I’m giving up flavor, and then I have to remind myself that does not have to be the case. Adding flavor to your food with fresh herbs, dry spices and hot sauces can keep everything you eat interesting and delicious. Hot […]

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About Robin

I am a wife, mother, Bebe, yoga and meditation instructor, traveler, lover of food, wine and the magic that cooking and dining experiences can bring to your day. I am a recovering restaurant owner, and after a year of hibernating in the mountains after selling, I am out of the weeds sufficiently to share my favorite culinary experiences with you, both locally and while on the road, my current crushes on gadgets and self-care products, dog friendly places your fur kids will love and invite you into my kitchen. All love, all good vibes. I share with hopes that you find inspiration through my experiences to make your dreams a reality, or perhaps just to create a fabulous culinary experience for someone you love.

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