The Red Beet Rye Cocktail – A Whiskey Cocktail

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Last Updated on June 6, 2024 by Leah Hall

An interesting mix of flavors, this rye whiskey and red beet shrub cocktail makes for a great drink!

With the weather getting warmer, the season for the classic way to beat the heat, the shrub. Shrubs are a combination of sugar, fruit and vinegar that historically has been a way to preserve fruit and as a drink to help cool down. Last summer we tried our first shrub, a Honey Blackberry Shrub Cocktail, which made us really appreciate the combination of sweet fruit and tart vinegar.

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The cooling effect of the vinegar in the shrub made it perfect for sipping on a nice warm night by our pool. This first experience was such a success we ended up making the the blackberry shrub a number of times for our friends and family, and then we added rye whiskey into this cocktail!

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Shrub Cocktail

We recently posted a picture of a bunch of red beets that we got from the farmer’s market asking what our readers thought we should do with them.  One of our readers suggested that we make a beet shrub.  Because we love pickled beets, so the thought of making a shrub out of our beets sounded like a fun project to try.

We did a little research and came up with this Red Beet Shrub which has a earthy sweetness with just a hint of spice that makes this an intriguing layered flavor to add to cocktails.

What Ingredients are Needed for the Red Beet Rye Cocktail?

• Red Beet Shrub
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Beets
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Peppercorns
  • Salt
• Red Beet Rye Cocktail
  • Cherry Bitters
  • Rye Whiskey
  • Red Beet Shrub

We paired up the Beet Shrub with a bit of Templeton Rye, the tangy sweet of the shrub and the spicy caramel bite of the Templeton pairing up to make a delicious and beautifully colored cocktail. The Red Beet Rye shrub cocktail is easy to make as a single drink or make a pitcher to share!  If you want another root vegetable cocktail, try our Carrot Ginger Mimosa or just a fresh juice drink with Apple Beet Carrot Juice from Cook at Home Mom!

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Like this recipe? Try these below, too!

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Other Beet Cocktails

• Rosemary Beet Margarita – Such the Spot
• Savory Gin Cocktail with Cynar Beet Juice – Beyond Mere Sustenance
• Ginger Beet Martini – Salt & Wind
• Tequila, Beet and Orange Cocktail – Heather Cristo

Other Shrub Cocktails

• Lime Blackberry Shrub – She Eats
• Bourbon Apple Cider Shrub – Vanilla and Bean
• Raspberry Shrub – What Should I Make For
• Strawberry Shrub Cocktail – A Beautiful Plate

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The Red Beet Rye - A Whiskey Cocktail

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Time for Shrub to Sit: 5 days

Total Time: 5 days 20 minutes

A vinegar based cocktail, with some sweet and sour aspects.

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Ingredients

Red Beet Shrub

• 5 beets, cut into small chunks
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• pinch of cayenne pepper

Red Beet Rye Cocktail

• 1 1/2 ounces Rye Whiskey
• 3 ounces Red Beet Shrub
• 2 dashes cherry bitters

Instructions

For the Shrub

Add beets and 1/4 cup of the vinegar to blender. Blend until pureed.

Press puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.

Add beet juice and vinegar mixture, extra vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt and cayenne to a non-reactive container, we used a canning jar.

Cover and allow to steep for at least a day.

We let ours sit for about 5 days before using. It seemed to get the right peppery, sweet, smokey bite. Shake at least 1 time a day.

When ready to drink, or use in a cocktail, place a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl and pour through to remove solids.

Bottle and store in the fridge.

For the Cocktail

Combine all ingredients in a rocks glass with ice.

Cheers!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 702mgCarbohydrates: 83.9gFiber: 3.6gSugar: 79gProtein: 2.8g

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