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Heirloom "Tomato-rita"

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Sagegreen's Notes: Having been to the Farmer's Market in Brattleboro, VT, Saturday, it was a pleasure to sample all their labeled heirloom tomatoes. What a wonderful market! There are several great Asian, African...
Having been to the Farmer's Market in Brattleboro, VT, Saturday, it was a pleasure to sample all their labeled heirloom tomatoes. What a wonderful market! There are several great Asian, African and Indian places to have lunch right at the market while you listen to local music. There were also samples of olive oils, wines, and many amazing heirloom tomatoes. The "Gorilla Orange Blossom" caught my eye in particular because I had not heard of it before. So, of course I thought it perfect to try out margarita-style: It makes a bold, tart drink. You could also use the Amana Orange, Aurora, Burbank, Cosmonant Volkov, Indian Moon, Orange Oxhart, Tangerine, Prize of the trials, Golden Peach, Valencia, among other heirloom varieties, but I thought this one perfect for this drink idea. Ideally, select a variety that is orangy in color, has overtones of orange flavor, and is very juicy. Now that I just tried this with a red heirloom, I can testify how delicious that is as well. Eating the fruit at the end is just the best! OK, that fills my margarita quota for the summer.

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Serves 1

1/2 cup chopped "gorilla orange blossom" tomato (or other orange to reddish variety) Ask a question about this ingredient

1 ounce juice fresh lime Ask a question about this ingredient

2 ounces tequila blanco Ask a question about this ingredient

1 ounce Cointreau Ask a question about this ingredient

pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt) for glass rim Ask a question about this ingredient

sprig of lemon basil (or other variety) for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

slice of your heirloom variety such as "gorilla orange blossom" for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient

shaved or crushed ice, optional Ask a question about this ingredient

Add your chopped tomato (reserving and using all its juices) to the liquids; muddle and smoosh around a bit. Chill in the fridge for about an hour (or even overnight). It is nice to give some time for the tomatoes to absorb the alcohol.
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Salt the rim of your glass just before serving time; pink Himalayan is both beautiful and very salty.
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Add shaved or crushed ice to your glass, if you want. Pour your chilled drink into the glass with its salted rim; garnish with a sprig of lemon (or other type) basil and a slice of tomato. Cheers!
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10 Comments on Heirloom "Tomato-rita"

sdebrango added 10 months ago

I can't wait til the heirloom come out, Another few weeks and I will try this. I will look for the gorilla orange blossom if not what do you think would be a good substitute. Might be interesting with a zebra?

Sagegreen added 10 months ago

Thanks, s. Anything with good flavor and good color...zebra might be amazing!

sdebrango added 10 months ago

Wow! I love this I am seeing so many creative and beautiful drink. Fantatic!

Sagegreen added 10 months ago

Thanks, sdebrango. I had completely forgotten about this recipe idea from last summer. It is really fun!

Sagegreen added about 1 year ago

Just an update: yes, this works extremely well with red heirloom juicy tomatoes! See my most recent photo to tempt you to try it.

JoanG added about 1 year ago

Very intriguing: a cross between a Bloody Mary and a margarita! Will give it a try if I can find appropriate heirlooms for it.

Sagegreen added about 1 year ago

Thanks, that's a great observation. This drink does pack a punch! I think any orangy heirloom would work well. A redder heirloom would take you closer to the look of a Bloody Mary and should work well, too. Would love to hear about your results!