Best Tomato Martini Recipes

QUARTERBACK SNEAK-Y MARTINI (BEER 'N TOMATO JUICE COCKTAIL)

Steps:

• In small pitcher or martini shaker, slowly pour in beer.
• Slowly/gently stir in tomato juice.
• Stir in 1 drop Worcestershire only if you really, really like it, and a dash of hot sauce if you like it extra hot!
• Add a few ice cubes, and swirl, don't shake!, til chilled.
• Strain and slowly pour into 2 chilled martini glasses. Try not to let it foam.
• Srinkle tops of each with a little celery salt and pepper.
• Place a celery stick and green onion into each glass for "stirrers".
• Enjoy!
• *Note: I use the V-8 Spicy Hot Tomato/Vegetable juice for this.

STEAK MARTINI/ASPARAGUS RISOTTO/BRAISED TOMATO WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in braising pan or Dutch oven on medium heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook 3-4 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
• Add mushrooms and cook 5-6 minutes.
• Deglaze pan with wine and add tomatoes.
• Cover tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to medium and gently simmer 40 minutes.
• Heat additional olive oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Saute shallots and pancetta 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add risotto and cook 2-3 inutes or until risotto begins to brown.
• Combine broth with cream in a small saucepan and heat until simmering.
• Add broth mixture to hot risotto cup by cup, adding more liquid only when the previous cup is absorbed into the rice.
• The final 1-2 cups will not be completely absorbed but will give the risotto a creamy texture.
• Stir in oregano and asparagus and keep warm for service.
• Brush steaks with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill on high and reduce to med high; grill steaks to desired doneness.
• Serve steaks with risotto and sauce.
• Serve with Louis M Martini Cabernet Sauvignon!

MOZZARELLA MARTINI WITH FRESH TOMATO CONSOMME

Steps:

• You will need enough tomato water to fill your martini glasses, so measure their capacity, probably something between 5 and 9 ounces. Chill the martini glasses in the freezer, if there is room, or refrigerate 1 hour ahead of serving. (A freezer gives a heavy frost.)
• Place 1 slice of green tomato in each glass. Halve or quarter the bocconcini if they are larger than 1 inch in diameter. Thread a bocconccini, and a cherry tomato onto each of 4 wooden skewers 4 to 5 inches long. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with basil oil, if desired. Working quickly, divide the tomato liquid among the chilled martini glasses. Balance the skewers on top of the glasses, then take a leaf of basil per glass, and rub it around the glass rim, before placing on top of each glass, near skewer. Serve immediately.
• *Cook's Note: It is impossible to give a specific amount for the tomatoes because how much "water" a tomato releases depends on many factors, including the growing season and the variety. Do not let the tomato pulp go to waste. Use this recipe as an excuse to start your quick tomato sauce season. You can freeze or can your sauce and then have it on hand for quick meals.
• Bring 2 large pots of water to a boil. Lower the tomatoes into the water, blanch for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Place blanched tomatoes on a baking sheet, and peel the loosened skins. With a colander over a bowl, squeeze the seeds and innards out of each tomato. Set aside and refrigerate the clear strained liquid for other uses. Slice the peeled tomatoes into 1-inch chunks, and place chunks into blender. Puree thoroughly. Pour into bowl.
• Yield: 10 to 12 cups

TOMATO MARTINI

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice cubes. Add the gin, vermouth, tomato water, vegetable juice, and a healthy squeeze of lemon juice. Add a couple drops of Pernod if desired--it adds a nice background flavor, but more than 1 or 2 drops will overpower the drink. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce.
• Cover and shake vigorously until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the olive, tomato, and onion garnish. Drink.
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch sugar
• Puree the tomatoes and their juices with the salt and a pinch of sugar. Line a small sieve with a coffee filter and set over a bowl. Pour the tomato into the sieve and set aside to strain, about 3 hours. Discard the solids and save the tomato liquid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Yield: about 2 cups

TOMATO BASIL MARTINI

Steps:

• Wrap 1 of the basil leaves around mozzarella ball. Thread mozzarella and cherry tomato on cocktail pick or skewer; set aside for garnish.
• Add vodka and remaining 3 basil leaves to cocktail shaker; use muddler or wooden spoon to muddle basil, releasing its flavor into vodka.
• Add tomato juice, salt and enough ice to fill shaker; shake until well chilled. Pour into ice-filled glass (discard basil from shaker). Add garnish.