Is this cocktail crazy? Yes, I think it is a little crazy- but isn’t that what drinking cocktails is all about? I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and I definitely think this is outside my box.

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

First of all, I realized that I am not drinking enough Tequila! Agreed?? I love Margaritas, but I was looking to expand my horizons a little bit. And then when I was cooking with beets this last week and had just one beautiful beet left, I decided that I was going to make Beet Simple Syrup. Turns out it was not only really pretty, but also sweet and subtly earthy in a really nice way.

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

And to me, Beets and oranges go together naturally in the most complimentary way- so there we had it: Tequila, Beets and Orange Juice. Plus a splash of fresh lime and some savory cilantro. So good guys. Better than you might think it sounds! Try please!!! And happy #Thirsty Thursday…..

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

 

Recipe: Tequila, Beet and Orange Cocktail

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked beets, diced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 ounces chilled orange juice
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the beets, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Strain the syrup into a bowl, discarding of the beets.
  2. Fill two glasses with ice and add the tequila, lime juice and orange juice. Stir with a spoon.
  3. Gently pour ¼ cup of the beet syrup into each glass, and it will sink to the bottom. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 5 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 2

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Is this cocktail crazy? Yes, I think it is a little crazy- but isn’t that what drinking cocktails is all about? I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and I definitely think this is outside my box.

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

First of all, I realized that I am not drinking enough Tequila! Agreed?? I love Margaritas, but I was looking to expand my horizons a little bit. And then when I was cooking with beets this last week and had just one beautiful beet left, I decided that I was going to make Beet Simple Syrup. Turns out it was not only really pretty, but also sweet and subtly earthy in a really nice way.

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

And to me, Beets and oranges go together naturally in the most complimentary way- so there we had it: Tequila, Beets and Orange Juice. Plus a splash of fresh lime and some savory cilantro. So good guys. Better than you might think it sounds! Try please!!! And happy #Thirsty Thursday…..

Tequila Beet Orange Cocktail

 

Recipe: Tequila, Beet and Orange Cocktail

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked beets, diced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 8 ounces chilled orange juice
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the beets, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Strain the syrup into a bowl, discarding of the beets.
  2. Fill two glasses with ice and add the tequila, lime juice and orange juice. Stir with a spoon.
  3. Gently pour ¼ cup of the beet syrup into each glass, and it will sink to the bottom. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 5 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 2

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)