Description
A refreshing twist on the classic martini, the Tomato Martini combines vibrant tomato flavors with gin for a unique cocktail experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 teaspoon dry white vermouth
- 3 ounces Tomato Water
- 2 tablespoons tomato based vegetable juice (recommended: V-8)
- 1/2 lemon
- couple drops Pernod (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- hot sauce
- garnish: olive
- cherry tomato and cocktail onion on a swizzle stick or toothpick
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, dry white vermouth, tomato water, tomato juice, and a squeeze of half a lemon.
- If desired, add a couple drops of Pernod for extra flavor.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an olive, cherry tomato, and cocktail onion on a swizzle stick or toothpick.
Notes
- Tomato water: Use prepared tomato water for the freshest, cleanest tomato flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning: Start with a small amount of salt, pepper, and hot sauce, then adjust to your preference.
- Gin substitution: Vodka can be used instead of gin for a smoother, more neutral flavor.
- Optional Pernod: A few drops add a subtle anise flavor; omit it if preferred.
- Serving: Chill the martini glass beforehand for the best experience.
- Make ahead: The tomato mixture can be prepared and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Shake with ice just before serving.
- Alcohol-free option: Replace the gin and vermouth with additional tomato water and a splash of lemon juice or sparkling water for a savory mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Tomato Martini, cocktail, tomato water, gin cocktail, unique martini