Everyone has favorite recipes for the holidays, but it’s fun to add something new to the tried-and-true repertoire. Here are three delicious ideas made with a surprise ingredient – pickled beets.
Yes, pickled beets. They are the perfect ruby-red color of the season and their tangy-sweetness complements so many other ingredients. Aunt Nellie’s makes it easy; just open the jar and get going with one or more of these unexpected seasonal sensations.
Cocktail cheer
A signature cocktail is a memorable way to kick off a holiday celebration. Pickled Beet Martinis – a festive combination of pickled beet liquid, gin and orange liqueur with just a hint of lime – are a perfect choice.
Awesome appetizers
Baby Beet & Tortellini Appetizers made with Aunt Nellie’s Baby Whole Pickled Beets are amazing bites of savory flavors. Prosciutto-wrapped tortellini, bite-sized beets and bell peppers create a deliciously simple skewer.
A holiday gift
Mini Beet & Carrot Gift Loaves are flecked with carrots and pickled beets, which not only add flavor, but help keep the spicy loaves moist and tender. They make great gifts, drizzled with snow-white glaze and wrapped with festive ribbons and evergreen sprigs.
- 1 cup gin or vodka
- 1/2 cup Aunt Nellie’s Pickled Beets liquid
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
- Baby whole pickled beets (for garnish)
- Combine gin or vodka, beet liquid, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice in pitcher. Stir to combine; add ice and stir again. Garnish with lime wedges and beets.
Four 1/2-cup servings
Use reserved pickled beet liquid from any jar of pickled beets.