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If you haven't overdosed on confections this holiday season, you might be up for the Hennessy Carrot Cake at Room at Twelve (400 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta). Fresh carrot juice jingles and mingles with cinnamon, Hennessy and more. A special cream topper with cinnamon schnapps and Grand Marnier seals the deal. See recipe below.

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The Hennessy Carrot Cake is served in a martini glass, with a creamy topping.
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Bartenders Steve King and Owen Thomson of the bar Bourbon (2321 18th St., Washington) sent over a concoction they dub Time for a Change. The robust recipe takes 2 1/2 parts Jim Beam black bourbon, 1/4 part triple sec, a dash of orange bitters and 1/2 parts each of lemon juice, blueberry juice, and honey simple syrup. Combine in a cocktail shaker with ice and serve it in a sugar-rimmed martini glass.

— Jon Waterhouse

IN THE DRINK

Hennessy Carrot Cake

1 oz. Hennessy cognac

1 oz. Navan cognac

1 oz. cinnamon

1 1/4 oz. fresh carrot juice

1/2 oz. simple syrup

Squeeze of lemon

Shake and strain ingredients into a martini glass. Top with special cream, created by combining 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 ounce cinnamon schnapps and 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier. Shake until thick and frothy. Sprinkle with cinnamon.