Beet Gin Sour
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Bright and approachable with earthy depth. Fresh lemon and gin lift the subtle sweetness of beetroot, finished with a silky foam and a striking natural color.
This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.
COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
2 oz gin
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz beetroot syrup
1 egg white, optional
Beetroot powder, for the glass, optional
Make the beetroot syrup using the recipe in Notes from the Bar, and prepare the glass with beetroot powder if you like, following the Cocktail Glue note. Add the gin, lemon juice, syrup, and egg white if using to a cocktail shaker and dry shake vigorously to build the foam. Add ice and shake again until well chilled, then double strain into a chilled coupe.
NOTES FROM THE BAR
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Beet Flavor Control
For vibrant color with very subtle beet flavor, use 1 teaspoon of beetroot powder in the syrup. For a more pronounced earthy note, use 2 teaspoons. → Link to our favorite beetroot powder
BEETROOT SYRUP
Whisk 1 to 2 tsp beetroot powder into 1 cup warm water until fully dissolved, then strain through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter to remove any solids. Pour the liquid into a small saucepan with 3/4 cup sugar and the peel of 1 orange, and heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil. Remove from the heat, stir in 1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and let cool completely. Strain out the orange peel and store in a sealed jar in the fridge.
Why Straining Matters
Straining the hydrated beetroot powder before heating prevents grit and keeps the syrup smooth and clean on the palate.
Gin Pairing
We recommend Hendrick’s gin for this cocktail. Its soft cucumber and rose notes balance the earthy beetroot without overpowering the drink.
Cocktail Glue
For a bold, opaque finish, brush a thin layer of cocktail glue onto the outside rim of the glass, then gently dip or roll the glass in beetroot powder. This is the method we used for the photos and gives the most saturated color.
Cocktail Glue: Mix ¾ oz Cointreau, 15 g (about 1 tsp) agave or honey, and 0.5 g citric acid (a small pinch) in a small jar. This mixture is shelf stable and can be stored in your pantry or bar cabinet for future use. → Link to small paint brush
For a Softer Glass Accent Option
For a softer, more diffused effect, mix equal parts water and simple syrup in a small spray bottle. Lightly spritz the outside of the glass, then sift beetroot powder over the surface using a fine mesh sifter.
→ Link to spray bottle
→ Link to powder sifter
Garnish Options
A lemon twist keeps things bright. A few drops of bitters across the foam add visual contrast and a gentle aromatic layer.
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A RITUAL WE RETURN TO
Our cocktails are part of something bigger for us. They’re the beginning of Date Nite, a connection-centered experience we created to help you slow down, share a meal, and enjoy time with the one you love.
Each Date Nite is thoughtfully planned for you, so you are not stuck deciding what to cook or how to pull the night together. We pair one cocktail with a complete menu, a simple flow from prep to plate, and small details that make the evening feel easy and connected from start to finish.
It is not about perfection. It is about presence, and creating space to reconnect, whether that is with your partner or simply with yourself, over a really good meal.
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