This year, your date doesn’t have to be a showerhead that you named Ricky. Simply down some of this earthy liquid courage and get your sweet ass out there.

Beet Syrup:
Peel and chop up one large beet
Simmer on low with one cup of sugar and one cup of water and a dozen mint leaves for about 15 minutes….

Then you can use the chopped up, now candied, beets as a garnish.