Beet lemonade from Terra GR

Michigan weather is as indecisive as they come. After a great deal of Fall-like weather, 80-degree temperatures have finally resurfaced. Terra GR, rebranded from Trillium Haven restaurant, has put a unique, and delicious, spin on the traditional summer staple—lemonade. With fresh ingredients and just the right amount of sweet and tart, this Beet Lemonade is a bright and refreshing way to cool off.

Beet Lemonade

Yields: 4 drinks

Ingredients:

-12oz. lemon juice

-8oz. simple syrup

-14oz. beet juice

-Ice

-Water

-Lemon wheel, garnish

Beet Juice:

-½ lb. beets (roasted, peeled, and cut)

-1 cup white wine vinegar

-1 cup water

-½ cup sugar

-1 T pickling spice (put in cheese cloth or coffee filter)
Heat vinegar, water, sugar, and pickling spice. Pour over roasted beets and let chill.

Lemon Juice:

Combine equal parts fresh squeezed lemon juice (with the pulp) and water. Let chill.

Simple Syrup:

Combine equal parts hot water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Let chill.

Directions:

-Fill a glass (pint-sized) ½ full of ice. Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, and beet juice. Top with water and shake to incorporate. Garnish with a lemon wheel and serve.

What is your favorite spin on classic lemonade?

Photo credit: kristinmcoppens