Bull's Blood

Ingredients

• Vodka – 1 L
• Beetroot Raw Grated – 500g
• Orange – 1 (Juice)
• White Sugar - 100g
• Cane Sugar – 100g
• Honey – 50 g
• Lemon Thyme – ½ tea spoon
• Tarragon – ½ tea spoon

Preparation

1. Wash and peel the beetroots, then grate them finely to release their vibrant juice.
2. Place the grated beetroot into a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Add both white and cane sugar, stirring until the beet begins to release liquid.
4. Pour in the fresh orange juice and mix gently.
5. Add the vodka, ensuring the beetroot is fully covered.
6. Warm the honey slightly and stir it in until fully dissolved.
7. Add lemon thyme and tarragon for a delicate herbal depth.
8. Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for 8 weeks, shaking every few days.
9. Strain through a fine cloth, bottle the clear liquid, and rest it for one more week before serving.