The Final Frontier: Beet "Tom Collins" Martini

Looking for an "out of this world" craft cocktail? This Beet "Tom Collins" Martini transports your taste-buds to infinity and beyond! 

Capturing the "Tom Collins" classic ingredient profile, The Final Frontier is a delightful combination of Drizly's Tanqueray Gin, fresh grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and beet simple syrup. Beet simple syrup? What??? Yes! Deliciously sweet, subtly earthy, and vibrantly colorful, beet simple syrup is a fantastic replacement (and a dash healthier) for white sugar in cocktails and mocktails. For this cocktail, beet simple syrup pairs well with gin's botanical essence and the sweet yet tart citrus flavor. 

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Not a gin fan? For a mocktail option, serve this drink sans gin for a refreshingly vibrant beet grapefruit juice. Like a Shirley Temple, this mixed drink has stunning presentation!

For more veggie-inspired cocktails, try a classic cocktail with an un"BEET"able twist: Pretty in Pink: Pickled Beet Dirty Martini. 

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BEET “TOM COLLINS” MARTINI RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup ice

• 2 oz Tanqueray Gin

• 3/4 oz lemon juice

• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice

• 1/4 - 1/2 oz beet simple syrup

• 1/2 oz tonic water (club soda for a sweeter taste)

DIRECTIONS

1. Add gin, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, tonic water (optional) and ice cubes to cocktail shaker.

2. Either drink on the rocks or strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Drizzle beet simple syrup into cocktail glass.

4. Garnish with fresh lemon slices

5. Enjoy!

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Pretty in Pink: Pickled Beet Dirty Martini

Vegetables in cocktails? Is this a thing? Absolutely! For veggie (especially beet lovers) and classic cocktail enthusiasts this is a dream come true. Beets are uniquely sweet, interestingly earthy, and vibrantly beautiful - a stunning addition to your favorite mixed drink.

Capturing the clean simple taste of a classic dirty martini, this cocktail "twist" contains a crisp and savory flavor with a subtle dash of sweet beet finish. Pickled beet brine contains a little garlic and a lot of dill, so it’s perfect for a dirty (or filthy) martini.

Plus- a Pickled Beet Dirty Martini is magical. Yes, magical! Like the "horse of a different color" from The Wizard of Oz, this drink's hue continually transforms into various shades of pink and red after the addition of skewered red pickled beets. For different colors of pink or red, use the gorgeous pink and white striped Chioggia beets for a light pink beet brine (used for this recipe) and use red beets for a dark crimson brine. If you use red beet brine, the color will be much darker. Chioggia beets are so beautiful and fun to use in recipes; however, they cannot always be found in markets. Look for pink beets (Chioggia beets are solid pink on the outside with pink and white stripes inside when sliced).

If you aren’t a fan of making homemade pickled beets, use brine from purchased pickled beets. However, store-bought pickled beet brine is often saltier, so you will need to adjust brine taste accordingly. Our Pickled Chioggia Beets are delightfully savory. This recipe uses plenty of garlic and dill to create a super yummy brine that you will definitely want extra dirty!

Pickled beets can be canned either roasted or raw; however, the color will vary with roasted beets. The flesh of roasted beets becomes a pale pink while raw Chioggia Beets maintain their bright pink hues. Choosing whether beets are raw or roasted is also based on preference. Raw pickled beets are crunchy; whereas, cooked pickled beets are smooth and tender. It’s up to you for the type of beet flair and flavor you wish to add to your martini!

When crafting this cocktail, we chose an affordable vodka with clean smooth taste. This delicious martini uses Tito’s Handcrafted Vodka, but you can use your preferred vodka. The taste is crisp and clean paired with delicious brine from Pickled Chioggia Beets.

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Pickled Chioggia Beets with Garlic and Dill (No Added Sugars)

We know that your heart will “beet” for this delightful martini, but if you’re in the mood for other fabulous cocktails using beets and/or are feeling adventurous for unique drinks, add these cocktails to your must-try list:

Turn Up the Beet: Roasted Beet Chipotle Bloody Mary - a fantastic way to incorporate more veggies into your favorite Bloody Mary recipe or try our recipe with a little extra chipotle spice!

Smokin’ Hot Beeta-Rita: Beet, Mezcal and Jalapeno Margarita - who doesn’t love a sweet and spicy margarita? This one is extra special using the natural sweetness of beets for a beet simple syrup paired with smoky mezcal and spicy jalapenos.

The Final Frontier: Beet “Tom Collins” Martini - this gorgeous drink is both aesthetically pleasing AND tasty. It contains fresh grapefruit juice with a splash or two of homemade beet simple syrup, and the result is out of this world!

Can’t decide which beet cocktail to try, check out 7 Tasty Beet Cocktails You Need to Try for National Cocktail Day!

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PRETTY IN PINK: PICKLED BEET DIRTY MARTINI RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

• 2.5 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka*

• 1.5 oz pickled beet brine (2 oz or more for extra dirty)

• splash of dry vermouth (optional)

• skewered pickled beets

* Tito's vodka is vegan! It is made from 100% yellow corn and does not contain any animal products.

DIRECTIONS

1. Add vodka, brine, and dry vermouth (optional) to a cocktail shaker with 3-4 ice cubes.

2. Either drink on the rocks or strain into a chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with pickled beets and fresh dill.

4. Enjoy!
   

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Beet Simple Syrup

DO-IT-YOURSELF BEET SIMPLE SYRUP

This is one un"BEET"able syrup, perfect for mixing in cocktails, as a topping for pancakes and waffles, and for D-I-Y natural red food coloring. You just can't beat the beet! 

The red beet's gorgeous color and sweet flavor is a beautiful gift from mother nature. Although I am an advocate for low-sugar diets, simple syrups are often used in cocktails and mocktails, so it seems perfect for the beet to take center stage as a unique and vibrant addition to mixed drinks.

Plus using beet juice instead of water in a simple syrup recipe improves nutrient content, provides a delicious taste, and serves as a great all-natural red food coloring. Beet juice simple syrup is great to have on hand when needing pink/red dye for cupcakes, extra pizzazz on your favorite pancakes, or as in ingredient in your next martini or mojito. The options are endless! 

Try Beet Juice Simple Syrup for Do-It-Yourself Natural Red Food Coloring recipes or in your favorite cocktail, such as The Final Frontier: Beet "Tom Collins" Martini. Bottoms up! 

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BEET SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup fresh beet juice*

• 1/2 cup refined or cane sugar**

• 1/2 cup water (optional - for a “thinner” consistency)

*For a quick ready-to-drink juice option, use fresh beet juice from a local juice bar or from the market featuring brands such as Beet-It Juice or Love Beets Juice.

**Beets contain natural sugars, so this simple syrup requires less sugar utilizing the beetroot's natural sweetness. For a sweeter syrup, use a 1:1 beet juice to sugar ratio. 

DIRECTIONS

1. Juice freshly washed and chopped red beetroots. If using a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix or BlendTec, beets may be blended rather than juiced. Strain any remaining pulp to create a smooth liquid.

2. Over medium heat, combine sugar and beet juice. Stir until sugar is blended well. 

3. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then remove from heat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. 

4. When cooled, store syrup in a glass container in the fridge. This simple syrup will keep for a few weeks. To last longer, add a splash of vodka. 

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Can’t be “Beet”: Beet, Citrus, and Ginger Sangria Mocktail

Mocktails (cocktail-like juices made without alcohol) are the perfect way to cool-down during the summer heat, especially for children and alcohol non-enthusiasts.

This festive Beet, Citrus, and Ginger Sangria Mocktail is refreshingly delicious with beet juice, ginger beer (despite the name, it is non-alcoholic), fresh-squeezed orange juice, a dash of lime, and heaps of fruit (apples, peaches, raspberries, and blueberries). We hope you love it as much as we do!

Traditionally, the 4th of July "season" in the United States is celebrated with family barbecues, picnics at the beach, patriotic themed foods and drinks, and evenings filled with fireworks (all of which I adore and appreciate); however, in addition to the more traditional 4th of July events, there is something truly spectacular about the energy felt as we celebrate freedom and love.

Today and every day, I feel immense gratitude, and I want to give a massive hug to the entire world! I wish you love, joy, and independence to create your beautiful reality every day. How are you spending 4th of July? 

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BEET, CITRUS AND GINGER SANGRIA MOCKTAIL RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS (makes 3-4 full mason jars)

• 2 cups beet juice*

• 1 cup orange or pineapple juice

• 1 cup apple juice

• 2 cups ginger beer or ginger ale

• 1 lime

• 2 cups chopped fruit (peaches, apples, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)

• 1/4 cup agave or a dash of stevia (optional)**

* For a quick mocktail or if a juicer isn't handy, use cold-pressed beet juice (Like Love Beets, etc.). You may also use store-bought orange juice and apple juice (preferably 100% juice without added sugar). 

DIRECTIONS

1. If making fresh juice, juice raw beets, orange, and apple. Divide juice evenly among 3-4 mason jars. 

2. Add 1/2 cup ginger beer or ale to each mason jar.

3. Squeeze fresh lime juice into each jar. 

4. Mix. Add chopped fruit. Stir. 

5. Chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight (fruit will marinate). Serve over ice. 

6. Enjoy! 

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