Guys (gals, too), I thought the Grapefruit Bourbon Cocktail was my favorite beverage yet. Alas, I was wrong. Meet the Sweet Beet Margarita. At this point in time, you might be asking yourself (or me…from the comfort of your own home, office, etc.) “what the heck is up with beets in this cocktail?”
What is up, exactly, is a delicious twist on a classic cocktail – the margarita. This one’s got a punch, for sure. I used mezcal because let’s face it, mezcal is fantastic and quickly becoming one of my favorite things ever.
Only a slight exaggeration. So, it’s finally Friday and you deserve a major treat. I’m in for a way-too-busy weekend, but it’ll be a little better with this smoky and sweet marg on hand. And by the way, the beet syrup doesn’t taste….”beety.” It’s more like a tastier/flavorful simple syrup.
Oh, and it makes your drink bright pink. Does it get better than that? I don’t think so. Just look at that color! It’s marvelous, isn’t it?
Now for some exciting news, y’all! I’m so happy/ecstatic/honored to announced that I’ve been secretly partnering with Drizly! Now..it’s not so much a secret. Drizly recently announced their Top Shelf Bloggers, and I’m one of them! If you want to learn more, you can swing by my page on the Drizly site. Eek! So exciting! And that means even more fun cocktails for you (and me, obviously) to enjoy.
Sweet Beet Margarita
- 2 oz. Mezcal
- 2 oz. Cointreau
- 2 Limes
- 2 oz. beet syrup
- 1 small beet
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. water
- Combine sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add beet and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine beet syrup, juice from one lime, Cointreau, and mezcal in a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Salt the rim of your glass and fill with ice.
- Pour margarita over ice and garnish with lime slices.
What do you have planned for this weekend? I’m already tired thinking about everything that’s happening from Friday to Saturday night. But, it’s all good things so I can’t complain too much!
Cheers to Friday!
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Yum! I’m throwing my cousin’s bridal shower and definitely plan to come here for cocktail inspiration!!
Yay! That makes me so happy – hope you find something for the shower! 🙂
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Beets kinda scare me :-/ But they seem a lot less intimidating in cocktail form lol.
Cheers!
Oh they’re so good! It took me a while to get into them, but now I love them. They’re great roasted with a balsamic reduction, too 🙂
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