Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 20% ABV ∙
The Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri blends light gold rum with fresh lime, beetroot juice and vanilla syrup, shaken and strained up into a coupe. Earthy beetroot sweetness meets tart lime up front, with a soft vanilla warmth trailing into a clean, rounded finish — a striking pre-dinner sipper.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Light gold rum 60 mlBeetroot juice 15 mlLime juice 15 mlVanilla syrup 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Shake all four ingredients hard with plenty of ice for a full 12-15 seconds to properly emulsify the earthy beetroot juice with the rum and citrus.
- Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to remove any ice shards or beetroot pulp, giving a silky, vividly pink, clear-looking drink.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled, since the 15 ml here needs to balance the earthy beetroot and sweet vanilla syrup precisely.
- Chill the coupe glass in the freezer beforehand so the shaken drink doesn't lose its chill before the lime wedge garnish is added.
History
The Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri is a modern twist on the Daiquiri, a rum sour that historians widely trace to Jennings Cox, an American mining engineer working near Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War era, with accounts dating his creation to 1896 or, in some retellings, 1898. Cox is said to have improvised the drink for guests at the Daiquiri iron mines using local rum, lime, and sugar, and named it after the nearby mining town and beach. This variation departs from that citrus-forward original by adding beetroot juice for color and earthiness alongside a vanilla syrup for sweetness, in place of the classic build's plain sugar.
FAQ
Is a Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime, beetroot, and vanilla syrup need the vigorous aeration and quick chill of a shake to combine properly; stirring would leave the juice unmixed and the drink under-diluted.
What glass is a Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri served in?
A coupe glass, served up with a lime wedge garnish. It is shaken and fine-strained, so no ice or sediment reaches the glass.
What does a Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri taste like?
It is a fruity, tangy daiquiri with earthy beetroot notes, fresh lime acidity, and a smooth vanilla sweetness.
What is the difference between a Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri and a classic Daiquiri?
A classic Daiquiri uses rum, lime, and sugar, while the Beetroot and Vanilla Daiquiri adds beetroot and vanilla for a more earthy, aromatic flavor profile.
