Tomatini Cocktail Recipe

vodka

🥗Healthier: gin

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Gin offers a botanical flavor while grain alcohol is more economical.

dry vermouth

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: vermouth substitute

White wine can mimic the flavor profile while being less expensive.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha adds flavor with less heat, while red pepper flakes are a budget-friendly alternative.

tomato juice

🥗Healthier: fresh tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh puree is healthier, while canned sauce is a cost-effective option.

Chop up a couple of plum tomatoes.

Use a muddler to mash the chopped tomatoes in a cocktail shaker.

Add 60 mL of vodka to the shaker.

Pour in 15 mL of white wine vinegar.

Add 10 mL of sugar syrup.

Squeeze in freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Add black pepper to the shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.

Double strain the mixture into a frozen martini glass to remove tomato bits.

Garnish with a cherry tomato.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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