Oct 21 2008 08:22 pm
Posted by Bridget Albert under Cocktails
Just Beet It — Ideas for Cocktails Using Beets & Other Veggies
Growing up I have fond memories of helping my mother pick beets from my grandpas Henry’s garden. We ate them in as many ways as Bubba did with his shrimp.
It is one thing to eat a beet, but mix one in a cocktail? You bet!
Roasting beets turns the natural sugars to concentrate, creating a sweet juice. Add a little lime and tequila and you have a savory twist on the Margarita.
Beet juice sings when mixed with gin. Give a new life to your Lime Rickey by adding a ½ oz of fresh beet juice to the recipe. The juniper will carry the sweetness from the beet and create a bold new flavor to this classic.
Beets are full of nutritional value too. They are low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. This tasty veggie is high in dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, iron and magnesium.
Mix equal portions of juice from a beet, carrot and an apple. Stir over ice and serve. This makes a delicious no proof cocktail. Not only does it taste good, it is good for you.
Have fun with the many beet cocktail possibilities!
Cheers!
Bridget