The Tom and Ginger Cocktail

3.7
3 Ratings

lastnightsdinner

Test Kitchen-Approved
The Tom and Ginger Cocktail
Serves
1

I made a pico de gallo-esque relish for a dinner with friends recently, and was left with a quantity of intensely flavorful juice from the heirloom tomatoes and aromatics I used that I just couldn't justify tossing down the drain. So in thinking of ways to repurpose that flavorful elixir, I came up with this drink - it's a little bit like a bloody mary, but all grown up and dressed for dinner, or at least cocktail hour. - lastnightsdinner

Ingredients

Spicy Heirloom Tomato Juice

  • 2 cup very ripe tomatoes, preferably heirloom, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon slivered fresh chile pepper (I used serrano)
  • 2 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Tom and Ginger

  • 2 ounce vodka
  • 3/4 ounce Spicy Heirloom Tomato Juice
  • 1/4 ounce bianco vermouth
  • 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Canton ginger liqueur
  • 2 dash lemon bitters
  • (optional) cherry, grape or pear tomato half, for garnish

Featured Video

This drink was very controversial among the summer house group. Some took one whiff and refused to taste it. Others cautiously sipped and frowned. But three of us -- my brother-in-law, Scott; our photographer, Sarah; and me -- found it thrilling, like a clear, boozy gazpacho in a glass. It's concentrated and assertive, and with each taste you get lashings of vodka, lime, cilantro, tomato and ginger. I'd love to serve it in tiny, chilled glasses with spicy cheese straws, or with crudo. Scott recommended carnitas, and I'd happily go there, too. - Amanda & Merrill

Directions

Spicy Heirloom Tomato Juice

  • Step 1

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to incorporate.

  • Step 2

    Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently.

  • Step 4

    Discard solids or reserve for another use.

Tom and Ginger

  • Step 1

    Pour all ingredients over ice, shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve with garnish if desired.

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