tomatoes

  • The Cheeseburger

    Ingredients:
    1 oz Flor de Caña 7 yr rum
    2 muddled Roma tomatoes
    1 oz iceberg lettuce water
    1 oz beef (well-reduced)
    2 tbsp toasted bread crumbs
    1 tsp dry mustard powder
    2 tbsp aged cheddar
    1 large kosher dill pickle
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Cheddar frico and pickle knot*, garnish

    Directions:
    Muddle tomatoes, add ice, and slowly poor lettuce water. Stir rum and beef jus together in stainless shaker. Float rum mixture over … Read more

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    Maple Bacon Bloody Mary

    I love Bloody Marys! Since it’s tomato season, now is the perfect time to make this cocktail with fresh tomatoes. It’s easier than you think.

    This variation includes bacon and maple syrup, but it’s not just for brunch! Bacon makes such a tasty garnish and the maple syrup perks up the natural sweetness of the fresh tomatoes.

    As far as garnishes go, the Bloody Mary is the most fun. Why stop with bacon? Add the … Read more

  • The Patriot

    Ingredients:
    3 oz Russian Standard Vodka 
    0.5 oz fresh lime juice 
    0.5 oz agave nectar 
    6 cherry tomatoes 
    8 basil leaves 
    Kosher salt 
    Cracked black pepper

    Directions:
    Muddle cherry tomatoes and basil with a dash each of salt and pepper.  Add lime agave and Russian Standard Vodka.  Shake vigorously with ice cubes and double strain into a coupe glass rubbed with lime and rimmed with equal parts salt and black pepper.  Garnish with a basil … Read more

  • Pico de Gallo

    Serving chips and salsa along with your margaritas on Cinco de Mayo? Try this simple pico de gallo recipe. It takes no skill and tastes much better than the stuff you can buy in the store. I like it spicy, so I left the seeds in the jalapeños. Remove the seeds for less heat. I also like it a little crunchy, so I included bell peppers. Mix it with some avocado, and you have a … Read more