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Jar Drop

It’s peak summer (in our hearts, regardless of actual calendar date), which means one thing: tomatoes are at their absolute best. Bursting with flavor and versatility, tomatoes can go sweet or savory, and the same goes for cocktails. The Jar Drop is a cheeky take on a whisky sour with tomato water, sea salt, and manzanilla sherry. Not only is it bright and surprisingly full of umami, but these tomatoes are sourced directly from my neighborhood farmer’s market. This drink is inspired by the ingredients themselves, sold by the very farmers who grew them. 

ingredients and how to craft
  • 2 Maker’s Mark®KentuckyStraightBourbon
  • 1 Fresh Tomato Water*
  • 0.75 Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 Manzanilla Sherry
  • 0.5 Italian Aperitivo
  • 0.5 Simple Syrup
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • [Optional] 5–7 Drops of Foaming Agent (or 1 Egg White)

How to craft

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake (without ice) vigorously until frothy.

Step 2

Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

Step 3

Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. 

Step 4

Garnish with a skewer of cherry tomatoes.

*Tomato Water: Blend 1 large heirloom tomato with a pinch of sea salt until smooth. Strain through fine muslin or cheesecloth. The resulting liquid should be clear and range in color from soft pink to golden orange, depending on the tomato variety. Yields approximately 10 oz.

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