Caprese Tomatini
The Caprese Tomatini is the perfect cocktail for a refreshing summer evening! Combining the essentials of a classic Caprese salad with the sophistication of a martini, this drink is sure to impress with its unique flavors and presentation.
Ingredients
- 3 cherry tomatoes, plus more for garnish
- 8 basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 3/4 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1 bar spoon white wine vinegar
- 1 bar spoon liquid from a mozzarella container
- Mozzarella, for garnish
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Add tomatoes and basil to a cocktail shaker and muddle until tomatoes are broken down. Add gin, dry vermouth, vinegar, mozzarella liquid and ice and shake until chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a skewer of tomato, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground pepper.