The name is a playful nod to the drink’s carrot identity and its look: carrot sits at the core of the recipe, it’s served in a flute whose silhouette subtly echoes a carrot shape, and the orange liquid with a green foam cap mirrors a carrot with its leafy top. In other words, it draws guests into the “burrow” before the first sip, through colour, shape, and flavour.

Inspired by Peter Gabriel’s moving track “Down to Earth”, this mocktail borrows more than just the name; it shares the same emotional register: grounded, rich in depth, and subtly uplifting. The title plays on dual meanings: “Earth” refers not only to the song’s introspective tone but also to the drink’s earthy flavour profile, built around beetroot, sesame, and mint: ingredients that connect the drink to the soil, the senses, and something deeper than just refreshment.

The Shirley Temple is one of the most recognizable mocktails ever made. Bright in color, fizzy, and unapologetically sweet, it has stayed popular for decades because it delivers instant nostalgia while remaining simple enough for anyone to build correctly.

As the world of non-alcoholic beverages continues to evolve, the demand for complex and indulgent mocktails has never been greater.