Tomato Basil Martini

Tomato water clarity, fresh basil, and a hint of sherry make this the savory martini for people who think a Bloody Mary is too heavy. All the flavor, none of the heft.

Served in a Martini glass · Garnish: Basil leaf, olive oil float · Difficulty: hard

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Tomato Water
• 0.5 oz Fino Sherry
• 0.25 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 4 leaves Fresh Basil

Instructions

1. Make tomato water: blend ripe tomatoes and strain through cheesecloth overnight.
2. Gently muddle basil in a mixing glass.
3. Add all other ingredients with ice.
4. Stir for 25 seconds.
5. Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a basil leaf and a few drops of good olive oil.

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