Beetroot Cocktail: Shake Up Your Night

If the Bloody Martini just isn’t hitting the spot for you this Halloween, let me introduce you to the Blood Beetroot Cocktail. This deep, rich cocktail not only packs a punch with its earthy beetroot flavor but also adds a dramatic flair with its vibrant, blood-red color.

Beetroot cocktail recipe

The Beetroot cocktail is perfect for spooky season gatherings. The sweetness of beetroot pairs surprisingly well with the tang of citrus and the bite of vodka or gin. This combination creates a balance that’s as hauntingly delicious as it is eye-catching. It’s a unique twist on your typical Halloween drinks.

Vodka is an ideal foundation for this cocktail. Its neutral profile allows the earthy sweetness of beetroot to take center stage. Beetroot cocktails, with their earthy sweetness and vibrant color, pair well with a variety of dishes. Their bold flavors can be complemented or contrasted by seafood, vegetables, or rich meats.

For seafood, you can try raw or smoked salmon, oysters, and tuna tartare for a fresh, elegant match. Vegetable pairings include goat cheese salad, roasted root vegetables, or crisp cucumber and fennel salads.

Aged cheeses like Manchego or cheddar and cured meats like prosciutto are a great match. This alcoholic drink also goes well with hearty mains like grilled steak or spiced lamb. For desserts, try dark chocolate, nuts, or fruit-based desserts.

Here’s how to make the Blood Beetroot cocktail:

Blood Beetroot cocktail

A vibrant and earthy drink that combines beets' rich flavor with vodka's boldness. It offers a unique blend of savory and sweet, with a hint of citrus to balance the earthy notes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

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Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 7gSugar: 5g

Ingredients

  

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• 2 oz vodka or gin, if preferred
• 1 oz beetroot juice fresh or store-bought
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
• Ice cubes
• Beet slices or rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

 

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
• Pour in the vodka (or gin), beetroot juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
• Shake well for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
• Strain the cocktail into chilled martini glasses.
• Add a slice of beet or a sprig of rosemary for a spooky, earthy touch.

Keyword alcoholic drinks, beetroot cocktail, Halloween drink, homemade cocktails

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Variations

There are many beetroot cocktail versions. Here are some ideas to try at home:

1. Spirit Options
   • Gin brings a complex botanical dimension to blood beetroot cocktails.
   • Tequila offers a natural affinity with beetroot’s terroir-driven flavors.
   • Rum adds tropical sweetness and complements beetroot’s earthiness
   • Whiskey introduces oaky depth and creates a more complex flavor profile.
   • Mezcal enhances smokiness and intensifies the earthy notes.
   • Pisco brings grape-based fruitiness.
   • Aquavit adds caraway and dill notes.
2. Spicy Beetroot Margarita marries the earthy sweetness of beets with the vibrant kick of tequila and chili.
3. Beetroot Garden Fizz adds cucumber and mint leaves to the mixture and uses gin.
4. Mocktail version
   • Beetroot Ginger Zinger includes beetroot juice, ginger beer, lime juice, and a dash of cayenne.
   • Beet-Apple Refresher uses beetroot juice, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and sparkling water
   • Crimson Garden Spritz combines beetroot juice, cucumber water, rose water, and tonic
   • Beet-Pomegranate Punch includes beetroot juice, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine.
5. Swedish House Beet combines raw beetroot with lemon, gomme syrup, mint, and apple cider.