Easy Jamaican Carrot Juice (Carrot Punch)
A creamy, spice-infused Caribbean drink made from fresh carrots, ginger, and warm seasonings.
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Puree until smooth. Repeat with the remaining carrots, ginger, and water.
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator before serving. Stir before pouring, as the drink may settle.
- 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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