Fresh Tomato Martini Recipe

This is the cocktail equivalent of slicing up a beefsteak and showering it with crunchy salt. [Photographs: Autumn Giles]
Not unlike a ripe, in-season tomato, the tomato vodka in this drink doesn't need a lot to dress it up. Since it's one of only three ingredients, use a good dry vermouth (such as Dolin) for this drink.
Note: For straining the tomato and alcohol puree use a very fine mesh strainer or a less fine one lined with a double layer of cheesecloth. The resulting infusion will have a some very fine tomato particles in it that will settle a bit. Just shake it up before using to redistribute them.
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- Yield:makes 1 cocktail, makes enough tomato vodka for about 4 cocktails
- Active time: 15 minutes
- Total time:1 hour
Ingredients
- For the Tomato Vodka:
- 16 ounces (about one large) beefsteak tomato, cut into large chunks
- 1 cup vodka
- For the Tomato Martini:
- 3 ounces Tomato Vodka
- 1/2 teaspoon good dry vermouth, such as Dolin
- 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Ice
Directions
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1.
For the Tomato Vodka: Combine the tomato and vodka in a blender. Pulse a few times on medium to break up the tomato then blend for about 5 more seconds to form a pulpy puree. Strain the puree through a very fine mesh strainer or a less fine one lined with a double layer of cheesecloth. Stir it gently a few times as it strains, but do not press. Strain until it stops dripping on its own, about 15 minutes. Store in the fridge if not using immediately.
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2.
For the Tomato Martini: Pour the tomato vodka, vermouth, and white wine vinegar into a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass and serve immediately.
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