Tomatequila
A drink with a salty touch that unites the kitchen and the bar.
Cut <quantity>8</quantity> tomatoes into eights
Mix in a blender until homogeneous
Transfer to a bowl and add <quantity>10<unit>leaves</unit></quantity> of basil. Mix well
Cover with cling film and place in the freezer for 6h to freeze
Set a bowl with a colander and cover it with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Place the frozen tomato on top
Cover the tomato with the towel and with cling film. Let it defrost naturally. Do not squeeze or press the towel to get a cleaner water
Season the tomato water with salt to taste and mix until dissolved. The tomato water is ready
Chill a Nick & Nora glass with ice cubes
Add <quantity>45<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of the Tomato Water and <quantity>2<unit>dashes</unit></quantity> of orange bitters to a mixing glass
Add <quantity>30<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of tequila and <quantity>15<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of fine sherry wine
Add <quantity>15<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of dry vermouth
Add ice cubes and stir to chill and combine
Stir the ice in the Nick & Nora glass to chill it completely. Discard the ice
Strain the cocktail into the Nick & Nora glass
Garnish with a twisted lemon peel
Cheers!
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