Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  
• 1-1/2 cups apple juice
  
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, snipped
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, shredded
  
• 1/2 cup ice cubes
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  
• Fresh mint (optional)

Directions:

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