Healthy Happy Hour: Beeten, Not Stirred

By Amanda Roland
beeten not stired

Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a classic martini that is “Beeten, Not Stirred.”


BEETEN, NOT STIRRED

Beets are low in calories, contain fiber, vitamin C and potassium, and can help lower blood pressure.

CLASSIC MARTINI RECIPE: (serves 1)

  • 3 oz. gin or vodka
  • 1/2 oz. dry vermouth

OUR TWIST:

Add in 1/2 oz. of beet juice and 1/6 oz. lemon juice to your concoction. Fill your cocktail shaker full of ice and shake well. Put your martini glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes before pouring in the nal product to get the full chilled effect!

 

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