BEET GINGER MULE

Zesty from the ginger and earthy from the beet, this version of a classic Moscow Mule is unforgettably vibrant.

2 oz vodka

1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

5 to 6 oz Beet Ginger Beer (recipe follows) Splash carbonated water (optional)

1 lime peel or wedge for garnish

1 Pour vodka and lime juice into a crushedice-filled mule or large rocks glass. Top with Beet Ginger Beer. Stir to mix. Taste and add carbonated water, if you like. Garnish rim of glass with lime peel.

Makes 1 cocktail (see TIP)