Long ago I stopped saving good recipes only for company, so Beet Vanilla Syrup is welcome at my table any day of the week. I like a drink with personality, whether it is served for guests or enjoyed quietly at home. Pour it into your favorite glasses and enjoy it at an unhurried pace.
Ingredients
Beet vanilla syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 small beet
- 1 tbs. Vanilla paste
Instructions
- Make the syrup by boiling all the ingredients together except for the vanilla paste about 7 minutes once thickened remove from heat let cool slightly then whisk in the vanilla paste. Let cool completely before storing it and air tight jar on the fridge.
- For the drink: make the matcha the way you like it, I like to layer my drink add the vanilla syrup to the bottom of your cup and swirl around, add part of the matcha then ice, add 3 drops of red gel food coloring add the milk of your choice, some vanilla syrup give it stir then top with the rest of the matcha.
- Make a soft serve with heavy cream 1 drop of red gel color and 1 tbs. Beet vanilla syrup whisk enough to thicken slightly and top you drink. Enjoy.