Tomato Water Martini

Summers super-ripe tomatoes release a flavorful water too delicious to go to waste. Add in vodka or gin for the most perfect summer martini.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces Tomato Water

2 ounces Vodka

Ice

Cocktail shaker

Cucumber spears, for garnish

Cherry tomatoes, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Cocktail

1. Place ice in cocktail shaker, add tomato water and vodka.

2. Shake until combined and pour into chilled martini glass.

3. Garnish with cucumber stick and cherry tomatoes.

Tomato Water

1. Line a large colander with cheesecloth and set in over a bowl.

2. Roughly chop 2 to 3 super-ripe fresh tomatoes, toss them in a little salt and set them in cloth lines colander overnight.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning you will have the the most flavor rich water. Refrigerate leftover juice in a glass jar for up to 3 days.

Yield: 1 cocktail

For a non-alcoholic version try the Tomato Water Refresher. For a yummy snack, serve these delicious Cheese Squares, they will pair perfectly.