Cherry Tomato Martini
My new favorite Garden Cocktail of muddled Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, Vodka, Vermouth and a touch of Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon. Top this incredible Martini with droplets of Olive Oil and Fresh Cracked Pepper!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Fresh Cherry Tomatoes Varying Color if Possible
- 1 TB Fresh Lemon One generous squeeze
- 1 Pinch Sea Salt I use Pink Salt
- 2 Oz Vodka
- 1 Oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Garnish
- 2 Fresh Cherry Tomatoes Two Different Colors if Possible
- 1 Sprig Basil
- 6 Drops Olive Oil
- 3-4 Cranks Fresh Ground Pepper
Garnish the Glass
- 1 Slice Lemon Run the lemon around only 1/4 to 1/5 of the glass
- 2 TB Celery Salt Dip the lemon rim in the celery salt-use a napkin to make the application neat and pretty on your glass
Instructions
- In a Cocktail Shaker add 6 Cherry Tomatoes with a generous squeeze of Lemon and one teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Muddle this mixture very well
- Add Vodka and Vermouth and a pinch of Sea Salt then remuddle
- Add Ice and Shake Well
- Strain into a garnished Martini Glass through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate all tomato seeds
- Gently drizzle Olive Oil as it separates in the Liquid to form droplets. Using a grinder generously grind fresh pepper in the Cocktail
- Add Tomato and Basil Skewer and sit back and enjoy!
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