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Looking for a new way to enjoy beets? Check out these amazing beet cocktail recipes! Beets are a versatile vegetable that can be used in many different kinds of drinks. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or something savory, we’ve got you covered. So, get ready to mix up some delicious cocktails tonight!
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What are beets?
Beets, sometimes called red beets or garden beet to differentiate between varieties, are a type of root vegetable that belong to the Chenopodiaceae family. They have sweet and earthy flavors and can come in several different colors such as golden yellow or white. The leaves are also edible, with their flavor often compared to spinach or Swiss chard.
Beets can be boiled, steamed, roasted, blended into salads as pickled slices for a nice kick of flavor, and even juiced for a nutrient-packed drink. With their health benefits ranging from improved inflammation and digestion to protection against some diseases and cancer prevention due to their high antioxidant content, beets offer up more than just deliciousness.
How do you use beets in cocktails?
Beets can be so much more than just a vegetable side dish. These root veggies are perfect for adding a hint of earthy sweetness and color to craft cocktails. For example, beet-infused vodka adds an unexpected twist to cosmopolitans and martinis. Beet-infused simple syrup can be used to sweeten up those same drinks along with mojitos, old fashioned, and Margaritas.
Beets also make for fantastic, infused flavors in shrubs – vinegar-based syrups used in homemade sodas or as a mixer in various drinks. Finally, if you feel bold enough, try candying your own beets as garnishes on top of these cocktail creations! No matter how you choose to use them, beets open up an array of possibilities for your next round of drinks.
What do beets taste like?
Beets have a sweet earthy flavor, similar to that of parsnips or turnips. They boast an array of health benefits, from being low in calories and packed with fiber to providing numerous vitamins and minerals like folate and manganese. Depending on the variety, beets may also range in color from dark red to golden yellow.
Although their unique taste can be a bit off-putting for some, it often lends itself to various flavors when cooked. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness while adding spices such as thyme or rosemary will enhance their flavor even more. Pair them with legumes and leafy greens for a healthy balanced meal your whole family can enjoy.
Beet Cocktails
Beet may not be the obvious choice for cocktails but there are some tasty recipes you can make with them
Black Widow Martini Mocktail
This 2-minute Black Widow Martini Mocktail is a non-alcoholic take on the classic Dirty Martini. With black olive brine, beet juice, lemon juice and optional food coloring this black drink has a grown-up, earthy taste with a distinct salty bite.
Beetroot and Honey Cocktail Recipe
An evolution of Adam Handling's iconic 'Beetroot, Beetroot and More Beetroot' dish, this stunning cocktail combines the earthy sweetness of the root vegetable with rum, honey and cassis.
Blood beetroot cocktails recipe
This blood-red lemonade and Prosecco combo is sure to be your new favourite spooky tipple
