Every day it seems there’s another flavored vodka popping up. But tomato flavored vodka from Three Olives caught my eye because it’s not just infused with tomatoes but also with pepper, horseradish and spices. That combination puts me in the mood for a Bloody Mary!
Here’s a classic Bloody Mary recipe, a recipe for Drunken Cherry Tomatoes and a take on Penne alla Vodka courtesy of Three Olives. Each of these recipes would be fine with regular vodka, but even better with tomato vodka.
Bloody Mary
1 1/2 ounces vodka
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
Worcestershire sauce to taste
Hot sauce such as Tabasco to taste
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Celery stick for garnish
Lemon wedge for garnish
In a cocktail shaker combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, 1 cup ice cubes, and salt and pepper, shake well, and strain it into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with celery stick and lemon wedge.
Here’s another recipe that is perfect fit for tomato vodka
Drunken Cherry Tomatoes
1 basket cherry tomatoes
½ cup vodka
½ lemon
1 Tablespoon dry sherry
6 drops hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Prick the tomatoes with a bamboo skewer. Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the vodka, sherry, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce to a bowl. Marinate the tomatoes in the liquid and chill
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Penne alla Vodka
1 pound penne
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 chopped tomato
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Crushed hot red pepper
½ cup vodka
¾ cup canned tomato puree
½ cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt to taste
Simmer olive oil in a large skillet over moderately low heat. Add tomato, onion and crushed pepper and simmer for about 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and bring to a lively simmer for about 5 minutes. Add tomato puree and heavy cream and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted, and add parsley, salt, and pepper. Keep sauce warm over very low heat until pasta is ready.
——Amy Sherman
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