Ilze’s Beetroot Kvass

It may not be the most alcoholic drink in our repertoire, but this veg-tastic Eastern European booze is perfect for using up surplus beetroot (beets) without reaching for the pickling jar. Kvass (derived from the Russian word meaning ‘sour’) is treated as a medicinal tonic, believed to give the body a healthy pick-me-up, presumably to be imbibed before or after the commencement of any serious drinking. We’ve managed to wrestle this traditional beet recipe off our Latvian friend Ilze… it’s o