An unexpected little twist on a familiar favourite ... Who knew mangelwurzel could find its way into a cocktail glass? We've been having fun experimenting with mangelwurzel in the kitchen. From brownies and truffles to savoury bakes and jellies, this rather overlooked root vegetable has been keeping us busy ... And now we're turning our attention to the drinks cabinet. The idea started with an apple and mangelwurzel syrup, but I became rather more intrigued by the thought of

The drink I nearly didn't make ... This drink almost never existed, but then ... While making my Blackberry & Mangelwurzel Jelly ( Deliciously Unique Blackberry and Mangelwurzel Jelly Recipe to Try ), I found myself standing over a pan of the most beautiful ruby-red juice I'd ever made. It seemed almost criminal to watch every last drop disappear into the preserving pan. So I quietly poured 100ml into a jug. No plan. No recipe. Just curiosity. What followed was one of those