Beat It

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"I've always felt tequila had a natural affinity for superearthy ingredients," says San Diego bartender Lindsay Nader, who makes this refreshing cocktail with beets. "Try not to spill, because the stain can be more perilous than red wine!" she warns. Slideshow:  More Tequila Drinks 

By Lindsay Nader
Updated on July 20, 2023
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Beat It
We love a good margarita, but sometimes it’s nice to switch it up. Try one of these delicious cocktails this Cinco de Mayo. Photo: David Malosh
Yield:
1 drink
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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila

  • 1 ounce fresh beet juice

  • 3/4 ounce Simple Syrup (see Note)

  • 1/2 ounce fresh cucumber juice

  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

  • Ice

  • 1 cucumber ribbon, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients except the ice and cucumber ribbon. Fill with ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled, ice-filled rocks glass and add the garnish.

Notes

Make this recipe for Simple Syrup.

Originally appeared: May 2016

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