The Taproot

Although this drink is served over ice, it still packs a toasty punch thanks to the layers of warm flavors from the Bulleit Bourbon and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth.
No juicer? Alas, me either. I had no problem getting a small cup of beet juice from the my local health food store.

Special equipment: cocktail shaker

Ingredients

serves makes 2 cocktails, active time 5 minutes, total time 5 minutes

• 1 ounce beet juice
• 1 ounce carrot juice
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
• 3 ounces Bulleit Bourbon

Procedures

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the beet juice, carrot juice, balsamic vinegar, Carpano Antica, and bourbon. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain evenly into 2 ice-filled cocktail glasses and serve.