Make Vegetables Fun With These 5 Delicious Cocktail Recipes

While the words vegetable cocktail might seem unusual and odd, they have been a part of mixology for longer than acknowledged. Whether paired with fresh herbs, fruit or spices, vegetables offer their unique flavour and fibrous texture differently than when you cook with them. Interestingly enough, vegetables also bring a different kind of freshness to a cocktail recipe that fruits or fruit juices do not. Experimenting with a few liquors and playing safe with vegetables that have an adaptable flavour, is a great way to succeed in using them for a recipe.

Cucumber Cooler

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Reminiscent of a traditional G&T, this is a classic choice for a hot day, the cooler combines fresh cucumber slices, gin, and a hint of mint. Cucumbers are primarily water, making this cocktail a hydrating option while still offering a delightful kick.

Ingredients

• 60 ml gin
• 120 ml fresh cucumber slices
• 10-15 ml fresh mint leaves
• 15 ml simple syrup

Method

• Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker.
• Add gin and simple syrup.
• Shake well with ice and strain into a glass.
• Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.

Carrot Margarita

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Incorporating the goodness of earthy carrots, this Margarita variant pairs carrot juice with tequila and lime for a punchier version of a classic. Carrots are also rich in beta-carotene, which supports healthy vision.

Ingredients

• 60 ml tequila
• 60 ml fresh carrot juice
• 30 ml fresh lime juice
• 15 ml triple sec 

Method

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously and strain into a salt-rimmed glass.
• Garnish with a lime wheel.

Beetroot Bliss

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This beetroot-based cocktail boasts the earthy flavours of roasted beets, mixed with vodka and a touch of citrus. Beetroots are known to help regulate blood pressure, making this cocktail a heart-healthy choice and a visual treat to boot.

Ingredients

• 60 ml vodka
• 60 ml roasted beetroot puree
• 30 ml fresh orange juice
• 15 ml simple syrup

Method

• Blend roasted beetroot into a puree.
• Combine vodka, beetroot puree, orange juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
• Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Kale & Kiwi Fizz

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Kale has got a bad reputation over the years that it’s trying to recover from. But this vibrant cocktail blends kale juice, kiwi, and a splash of gin to make it a real treat. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, providing essential vitamins and minerals for overall vitality.

Ingredients

• 60 ml gin
• 30 ml kale juice
• 30 ml kiwi puree
• 15 ml simple syrup

Method

• Combine gin, kale juice, kiwi puree, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
• Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Celery Sour

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Celery is often looked down on as flavourless or just worthwhile as a garnish, but this cocktail lets its unique flavours lead the way. Celery is low in calories and high in fibre, making it an excellent choice for weight management.

Ingredients

• 120ml celery juice
• 60ml gin
• 15ml lemon juice
• 15ml simple syrup
• Ice cubes

Method

• In a shaker, combine 120ml of fresh celery juice, 60ml of gin, 15 ml of lemon juice, and 15 ml of simple syrup.
• Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.