3 Beet High & Rising Cocktail

⏱ 5 mins 🍽 1 drink 🏷 Drink

This cocktail uses beet juice to add earthy sweetness and a rich colour, complementing the berry notes of pomegranate soda and gin. A touch of vanilla and lemon juice balances the flavours, while an egg white creates a luxurious frothy texture. The drink is shaken and served in a chilled glass without ice, making it a sophisticated aperitif. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare one serving.

3 Beet High & Rising Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 2 drops vanilla extract (be careful, don't add more!)
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup (1 to 1 recipe can be found here <a href="https://www.food.com/recipe/gin-rocket-from-the-one-bottle-cocktail-535229">GIN ROCKET from THE ONE-BOTTLE COCKTAIL</a>)
  • 1/2 ounce beet juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg white, or 3/4 ounce aquafaba
  • 2 1/2 ounces chilled pomegranate soda (such as Izze)

Method

  1. Place the gin, vanilla extract, simple syrup, beet juice, lemon juice and egg white into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake the contents for about 10 seconds without using any ice to emulsify them.
  3. Add ice to the shaker, seal it again and shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture is very cold and frothy.
  4. Use a double strainer to pour the drink into a chilled 12 ounce collins glass.
  5. Allow the foam to settle for a moment.
  6. Gently pour the chilled pomegranate soda into the glass until the foam rises above the rim.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium55900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDrink
AuthorMaggie Hoffman