Apple-Carrot Cocktail

Description
Apple-Carrot Cocktail from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
 * Cook Time: 30 minutes (including time it takes for the water to boil)
 * Serves: 2

Ingredients

 * ½ cup carrots, sliced
 * 1½ cups apple juice
 * 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, snipped
 * 1 teaspoon lemon peel, shredded
 * ½ cup ice cubes
 * 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
 * fresh mint (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat 1 cup water to boiling in a small saucepan.
 * 2) Add carrots and cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
 * 3) Drain, then set aside to cool.
 * 4) Place carrots in a blender then add apple juice, thyme, lemon peel, ice and lemon juice.
 * 5) Blend until smooth or to desired consistency.
 * 6) Serve in glasses garnished with mint.