CARROT LEMONADE

CARROT LEMONADE – serves 6

1 pound carrots, cut into chunks
2 cups water
3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice or white grape juice
4 lemons, juiced
Pineapple wedges
2 cups cold water
Ice

  • Place carrots in a large sauce pan.
  • Add water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until carrots are tender.
  • Cool slightly, but DO NOT DRAIN.
  • Transfer to a blender.
  • Add 1 cup of the pineapple juice.
  • Cover and blend until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining pineapple juice and lemon juice.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Mixture may thicken as it chills, whisk in cold water as necessary to reach desired consistency.
  • Serve over frozen pineapple chunks with pineapple wedges.