Friends of the Farms Executive Director, Heather Burger, and Highside Distilling Co-owner Matt Glenn shake up a Bitter Beet. A farm-to-cup cocktail inspired by locally sourced ingredients, celebrating Day 3 of the Friends of the Farms Fall Fundraising Drive. Raise a glass and join us in celebrating local farms, food, and cocktails!

Day 3 – The Bitter Beet
- Ingredients:
  - 1.5 oz Fernet Lario
  - 1 oz Beet juice
  - 3/4 oz Lemon juice
  - 1/2 oz Honey ginger syrup (see instructions below)
  - Garnish: Fresh sage leaf
- Instructions:
  - Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass (without ice) and garnish with fresh sage
- Making the honey ginger syrup:
  - Bring 1 cup of honey and 1 cup water to a boil. Add 1/3 cup of peeled and sliced ginger (1/4” thick), reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes. Strain out solids and let chill before using.