Ginger Beet Martini

This drink is actually quite refreshing without the alcohol as well!

Ingredients:

• Juice of 2 beets (use a juicer or chop up the beets and put in the food processor with water and then strain with cheesecloth)

• 2 oz. Vodka

• Ginger simple syrup (1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, some chopped fresh ginger, boil till combined and chill)

• Juice of a lemon

• Ground ginger

• Sugar

• Candied ginger

Technique:

• Pour beet juice, vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker with ice

• Shake and pour into martini glass

• Mix some sugar with ground ginger and add a light dusting to the top of the drink (adds some really nice flavor)

• Garnish with candied ginger