This week's drink of the week is : Carrot juice. My mom used to make this drink all the time for my brother and i, it was always a sure way to get us to eat carrots! It tastes so good, we used to request it pretty much every week! Its very sweet, and creamy... you almost don't even notice the carrot at all. This is my very first time making it on my own, and it came out exactly how i rmbr. I've given Junior his first taste, and he lovesssss it... I can't wait until Jaiden can try it too. I think I am going to make it a little tradition to make this every easter for Junior and Jaiden... kinda like how ppl always have Eggnog during the holidays. Here is the recipe for all those who would like to try it, although measurement wise it really depends on ur taste... but i will try my best: I used 11 carrots, peeled them, chop them into thirds, and boiled them until soft. Let it cool. Then, i blended the carrots with a little of the same water i boiled them with until it got nice and smooth, and then strained it into the same pot i boiled the carrots. Next, i added the rest of the water boiled with the carrots...u can add as much or as less water as u want depending on how much of a carrot taste u want, 4 cans of condense milk ( i like mines very sweet & creamy, but if u are trying this out... start of with 2 cans, taste it, and if u want it sweeter or creamier add more)and turn the stove on medium heat. Lastly i added about 1tsp of - vanilla essence, almond essence, and ground nutmeg (although if u prefer it more spiced, u can add as much as ur taste buds can handle). Bring the juice to a boil, and then let cool & refrigerate. The great thing about this drink is u can serve it hot or cold! Garnish it with watever u like, but in my picture i used a carrot curl. Enjoy everyone!
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