This cocktail is one that you make when you want to leave an impression. Bold, complex flavours with an absolutely stunning shade of pink – these cocktails are truly something special and will look and feel so luxurious.
Here’s how to make them:
Ingredients:
2 oz. roasted beet-infused gin
1 tablespoon of muddled pink pitaya or dragon fruit
½ oz. honey syrup (homemade 3:1 honey to water or store bought)
¼ oz. ginger syrup (homemade 3:2 fine sugar to juiced ginger root or store bought)
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
Preparation:
First, start by making your roasted-beet infused gin. Place 1 pound of peeled red beets and place them on a large sheet pan lined with foil. Bake the beets in an oven heated to 400 degrees F for about 1 hour, then allow them to cool and halve them. Infuse 1 the cooled beets with 1 liter of gin in an airtight jar for 2-3 days before fine straining.
Prepare your glass by adding the muddled pink pitaya and adding some ice.
Add the rest of your ingredients to a shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain into your glass and give it one slow stir. Serve and enjoy.
From the first glance, the beautiful colour absolutely takes your breath away and its complex combinations of the fresh fruit taste from the muddled dragonfruit and the earthy taste of the beets, it’s a perfect harmony of flavours with every sip. If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.