Tomato Water Bloody Marys

By GadgetGirl

Bloody Marys can be filling, but chef Gavin Kaysen makes an especially light and refreshing version by using fresh tomato water.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sliced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vodka
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated horseradish
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes of Tabasco
• Herb sprigs, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a colander set over a bowl, sprinkle the tomatoes with the salt. Let stand for 1 hour. Press the tomatoes lightly; you should have about 1 cup of tomato water. Reserve the tomatoes for a salad.
In a cocktail shaker, combine cup of the tomato water with the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, dill pickle juice, horseradish, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Stir and pour into 2 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with herb sprigs and serve.