Veggie cocktail recipe: Try this Beet Gin and Tonic
Beets are made for gin (and tonic)
Jump to RecipeI wanted to create a series of veggie cocktail recipes, delicious concoctions in which vegetables – not fruits – were the star of the show. This Beet Gin and Tonic is a creative and interesting drink – that tastes amazing, too.
Beet juice doesn’t seem like an obvious choice for a veggie cocktail recipe. I searched the internet for inspiration, and I did find a few ideas. But let’s just say that those cocktails didn’t cut it and went right down the drain. (Beet pina colada? Beet Manhattan? Well, no.)
I kept thinking about the herby taste of gin and the earthy taste of beets. Could it be a match made in heaven? I think so! Give this recipe a try.
Ingredients for Beet Gin and Tonic
- Beet juice
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Gin
- Tonic water
Should you make your own beet juice?
I tried, and it was just a complete mess. I was able to buy beet juice at our local grocery store. But if you want to give it a try, here’s a recipe to try.
Veggie cocktail: Beet Gin and Tonic
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyBeet juice is a surprising yet delicious addition to this veggie cocktail.
Ingredients
1 ounce beet juice
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces gin
3 ounces tonic water
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker or lidded jar, shake beet juice, lemon juice and gin. Pour over ice and top the glass with tonic water.
If you’re looking for more veggie cocktail recipes, give one of these a try:
- Kale Vodka Tonic
- Red Bell Pepper Paloma
- Carrot Bourbon Cocktail
