Zero Proof Recipe: Carrot Spritz

Dry January is a time to discover new flavors and styles. I dug deep into my archives to showcase this sprightly drink that unfurls the promise of spring in the dead of winter. ⁠

New York's acclaimed The Fat Radish has now closed but it lives on in my heart as one of the earliest venues that gave zero proof drinks the attention they deserve. ⁠ ⁠ The Carrot Spritz, by Gaby Mlynarczyk, adds a spike of ginger to fresh pressed carrot juice and the warming notes of vanilla. Give it a whirl -- you won't regret it. ⁠

Add carrot juice, ginger syrup, lemon juice and vanilla to a mixing tin filled with ice. Shake hard to combine and chill.

Pour ginger beer into shaker, and swirl to combine. Strain into chilled glass filled with ice.