Barnaby whipped up this refreshing cocktail from the most beautiful crimson tomatoes we found at the farmer's market. They're so lovely, their color so perfect, they shine like they're in a beauty pageant. "Me, me, pick me!" they seem to shout.
And, mmm...mmm...are they juicy! Perfect for flavoring a summer-fresh cocktail.
By using the strained juice of a plump tomato you get the wonderful, tasty essence of the fruit.
Fresh Tomato Martini
2 - 2 1/2 jiggers of fresh tomato water
1- 1 1/2 jiggers of vodka
Ice
In a blender, puree 2 small tomatoes. Strain the pulp through a fine flour sack cloth or cheesecloth into a bowl, tightening the towel to get as much juice as possible.
Fill a martini shaker 3/4 of the way with ice. Add the vodka and the fresh tomato juice, and shake well. Strain over a martini glass and serve immediately.
1 serving.
Categories:
Want more from Foodista? Sign up below!
Comments
August 1, 2008
Mmmm.. good combination for a drink.... Cheers
August 1, 2008
Tomato Martini? I wonder how it tastes. Intriguing.
August 2, 2008
This sounds perfect for a hot summer afternoon.
August 7, 2008
Mmm. Just last night I tasted a cocktail at Range in San Francisco made with gin, cherry tomato water and ... I dunno, some other stuff. Anyway it was amazing.
August 7, 2008
Oh -- it was 209 gin, sungold tomatoes, agave nectar, and lemon. Sungold zinger: http://rangesf.com/cocktails.html
August 8, 2008
What a beautiful cocktail! I love the idea of fresh tomato water with all the tomatoes I have in my backyard right now!
January 16, 2009
This is a fantastic martini. I first tried it about 3 years ago and fell in love. Be careful with these as the tomato broth hides the vodka quite well.