10 Bloody Delicious Bloody Marys

Photo by: Allison Evanow and H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in

Caprese Martini

For when you want a little change, the martini version of the Bloody Mary.

1.5 oz Square One Basil vodka
0.75 oz tomato juice or 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz simple syrup or agave nectar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp olive juice (i.e. Dirty Sue) or 3 drops Worcestershire sauce
Garnishes: cherry tomato, basil

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Photo by: Allison Evanow and H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in

Caprese Martini

For when you want a little change, the martini version of the Bloody Mary.

1.5 oz Square One Basil vodka
0.75 oz tomato juice or 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz simple syrup or agave nectar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp olive juice (i.e. Dirty Sue) or 3 drops Worcestershire sauce
Garnishes: cherry tomato, basil leaf and mini mozzarella ball

Directions: If using fresh tomatoes, muddle in mixing cup until puréed. Combine all other ingredients and shake with ice. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve with a "Caprese pick" - a skewered cherry tomato basil leaf and mini mozzarella ball.

Created by Allison Evanow, CEO and Founder of Square One Organic Spirits and H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir

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