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Green Tomato Consommé Cocktail

1.5 oz vodka or feminine gin (i.e. Hendrick's)
3 oz tomato consommé*
Garnish: basil leaf or skewered cherry tomatoes

Directions: Purée all tomatoes, garlic, basil, tarragon and jalapeno in a food processor or blender. Pour into a bowl. Stir well and add salt and pepper, to taste. Keep covered and leave out at room temperature for at least one hour. Strain through a layered

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Photo by: Kim Haasarud

Green Tomato Consommé Cocktail

1.5 oz vodka or feminine gin (i.e. Hendrick's)
3 oz tomato consommé*
Garnish: basil leaf or skewered cherry tomatoes

Directions: Purée all tomatoes, garlic, basil, tarragon and jalapeno in a food processor or blender. Pour into a bowl. Stir well and add salt and pepper, to taste. Keep covered and leave out at room temperature for at least one hour. Strain through a layered cheesecloth. Don't force particles through the cheesecloth, instead letting juices naturally filter through. This may take several hours.

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake moderately. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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