Carrot and ginger are a classic combination, and adding basil gives the drink another neat layer of flavor. This recipe was built with vodka but is great with any clear spirit!

— Robb Jones

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
TIME: 3 MIN + 10 MIN FOR JUICER
GLASSWARE: COLLINS

RECIPE:

• 2 oz of your favorite clear spirit
  (Far North Spirits Sölveig Gin, Ålander Rum, or Du Nord Craft Spirits L’Etoile Vodka)

• 2 oz Carrot Juice
  (Using a juicer, or from the bottle)

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ oz Simple Syrup *

• 3 Basil Leaves, Torn

• Ginger Beer (such as Earl Giles or Reed’s)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients (except ginger beer) in a shaker tin with ice. Shake hard. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice, and top with ginger beer.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Drinks.”