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Carrot juice in a pitcher and a tall glass on a counter with pulped carrot in the background

Easy Jamaican Carrot Juice (Carrot Punch)

A creamy, spice-infused Caribbean drink made from fresh carrots, ginger, and warm seasonings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Drinks & Smoothies, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Jamaican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds carrots trimmed, chopped
  • 2 pieces ginger sliced
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Option
  • dark rum to taste, for adult version

Method
 

  1. Peel and roughly chop the carrots. Add half the carrots, one slice of ginger, and 4 cups of water to a blender. Puree until smooth. Repeat with the remaining carrots, ginger, and water.
    Ends chopped off carrots on a steel counter
  2. Puree until smooth. Repeat with the remaining carrots, ginger, and water.
  3. Strain the blended mixture using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Press or squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
  4. Add lime juice immediately after straining to prevent discoloration. Stir in cinnamon, grated nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk. Start with 2/3 of the can, then taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  5. Whisk until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Stir before pouring, as the drink may settle.
  6. To serve, pour over ice. For a festive adult version, add a splash of dark rum.

Notes

If you are making this drink gluten-free, please review the complete list of ingredients to ensure they meet your specific gluten-free dietary requirements. I suggest that you follow along with the video below, as it provides additional information, including alternative sweeteners you can use and instructions on how to keep the drink dairy-free if desired.

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