In a small saucepan, combine beets, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer until the beets have shrunk and the
syrup is a deep red. Remove from heat and allow to steep for about 40 minutes. Strain into a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of simple syrup, enough for several cocktails.
make the cocktail:
Make the cocktail:
To a cocktail shaker add the blackberries, lime juice, lime slices, and beet simle syrup. Muddle with a muddler or a back of a wooden spoon until
The blackberries are smashed and the limes have released their juice and fragrance. Add tequila and ice to the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about
8 seconds. Strain into a glass and add the club soda. Discard the berries and lime. Add more ice if desired and garnish with a lime wedge and a blackberry.