One of our favorite unofficial holidays is approaching on March 24 and that is National Cocktail Day. Created in 2014 by writer and editor, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, the day is meant to celebrate cocktails in all ways imaginable. Whether that be experimenting with your own concoctions or following our recipes, there are so many ways to celebrate. Here are just some of our favorites:
● Recipes, recipes, recipes! Here at Just Beet It, we are all about stepping out of our comfort zone, and our beet cocktails in this post are the perfect place to start experimenting with some tasty concoctions.
● Learn more about the history of cocktails, tools to use, home bartending, and more. Knowledge is power when it comes to creating great drinks, so doing your research in order to sharpen your skill is key!
● Stay indoors and have a lazy day. Thankfully nowadays, an online liquor store provides the luxury of getting your alcohol essentials delivered straight to your couch. All while you sit back and relax, watch movies, or hang out with friends and family.
Without further ado, let’s get into it! Here are our seven favorite beet cocktails to get you prepared for National Cocktail Day.
7 TASTY BEET COCKTAILS YOU NEED TO TRY FOR NATIONAL COCKTAIL DAY
PICKLED BEET DIRTY MARTINI
Everything looks better in pink, and our Pickled Beet Dirty Martini is the perfect beet twist on the classic dirty martini. Combining the sharpness of a classic vodka martini alongside the subtle sweetness of pickled beets, this cocktail dissolves into an elegant and tasty pink beverage.
WHISKEY BEET COCKTAIL
Believe it or not, beets and whiskey can be quite the combo! Starting with beet juice, simple, syrup, blend together before adding whiskey and ice. Don’t forget to add some tonic water as well to complete the earthy and delicious taste. If you love whiskey, this concoction from Modern Wifestyle is a must-try.
ROASTED GOLDEN BEET AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO “VEGETABLE MEDLEY” BLOODY MARY
Did you know that beets come in colors other than the crimson varieties? Golden Beets are delightfully yellow and make a deliciously vibrant “Mary”! This farm to brunch Golden Beet Blood Mary contains numerous fresh vegetables, brimming with roasted and pickled flavors. You can now eat your veggies at happy hour or brunch!
BEET “TOM COLLINS” MARTINI
Calling all gin lovers! Did you know you can add beets to cocktails to mix things up? If you’re a fan of sweet, delicious cocktails, the Tom Collins is for you. Created with a gin base and sweet mixers such as grapefruit and lemon juice, finish off the concoction with beet simple syrup for that extra sweet and tart flavor. This martini is truly out of this world!
RED BEET RYE COCKTAIL
This rye whiskey and red beet shrub cocktail by Gastronom makes a delicious drink! It has an earthy sweetness with a hint of spice that makes a uniquely way to enjoy red beets. Its tangy, spicy, and sweet with every sip. Plus - it has a gorgeous color!
ROASTED BEET-INFUSED GIN COCKTAIL
Offering a more home-made and in-depth alternative for gin lovers, this roasted beet-infused gin cocktail from Imbibe Magazine is perfect for home bartenders who love the process of putting together a recipe. Consisting of roasted beet-infused gin (see full recipe below on how to create), honey syrup, ginger syrup, and more, this cocktail is definitely worth the effort!
BEETA-RITA: BEET, MEZCAL, AND JALAPEÑO MARGARITA
With the warmer months approaching soon, it may be time to think more summer-y with your beet cocktail selection! For all our margarita lovers out there, we think our rendition of a beet margarita is a smokin’ alternative that can spice up any occasion (literally!). Made by using mezcal (tequila’s sibling) as the core alcoholic building block, throwing in beet simple syrup alongside jalapeño slices can give you that spicy and eye-opening refreshing margarita vibe you’re after!
BONUS BEET “COCKTAIL”: Beetroot Wine
“Technically” this isn’t a cocktail, but for a fancier occasion, consider making this beet-based wine from Home Brew Answers! For homebrewers, this can be a little more challenging as you’ll need certain equipment to get the job done, but the results are definitely worth it. The fun part of beetroot wine is the variation! Different size beetroots can make for different flavors, so each time you make it, it will taste uniquely different! GET THE RECIPE.
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