Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot juice, Cognac, cognac cocktails, Lemon Juice, lemon juice cocktails, Simple Syrup, sugar
Servings: 1
- 2 oz cognac
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz carrot juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 tbsp fresh tarragon
- Sugar and turmeric for rimming
- Lemon wedge for rimming
- Tiny carrot for garnish
Prepare the Glass: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a coupe glass, then dip it into a mixture of sugar and turmeric for a vibrant, spiced rim.
Mix the Cocktail: In a shaker, combine cognac, lemon juice, carrot juice, simple syrup, and fresh tarragon.
Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve: Strain into the prepared coupe glass, using a fine mesh strainer if desired for a smoother texture.
Garnish: Add a tiny carrot for a whimsical finishing touch.
Pro Tips
- Lightly muddle the tarragon before shaking to extract more of its herbal aroma.
- Use freshly pressed carrot juice for the best flavor and a natural sweetness.
- Adjust the simple syrup to taste depending on the sweetness of the carrot juice.