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Tomato Gimlet

By Jean-Félix Desfossés (@jfdesfosses)

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About
This cocktail was created by Jean-Félix Desfossés (@jfdesfosses) as a savory twist on the classic Gimlet. Olive oil-washed gin gives the drink a richer, silkier character, while the tomato cordial brings bright acidity, subtle sweetness, and that fresh savory tomato flavor. I used clarified tomato water as the base for the cordial, which keeps the drink surprisingly clean and elegant despite the combination of tomato and olive oil. It is a really fun example of how a few savory ingredients can completely transform the familiar gin-and-citrus framework of a Gimlet.

Cheers y’all!

Ingredients
  • 2½ oz · 75 mlolive oil-washed gin
  • 2 oz · 60 mltomato cordial
Method
  1. 1

    Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Add ice and stir for 20–30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with cherry tomatoes.

OLIVE OIL-WASHED GIN
  • 8 oz · 240 ml. gin
  • 2 oz · 60 ml. extra-virgin olive oil
  1. 1

    Combine gin and olive oil in a sealable container.

  2. 2

    Shake to combine and let infuse at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Transfer to the freezer until the olive oil solidifies.

  4. 4

    Remove the solid oil cap.

  5. 5

    Fine strain through a coffee filter or cheesecloth.

  6. 6

    Bottle and store.

TOMATO WATER
  • 500 g. ripe tomatoes
  • 1.25 g. pectinase (0.25% of tomato weight, so adjust accordingly)
  1. 1

    Roughly chop tomatoes and add to a blender with pectinase.

  2. 2

    Blend until completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined strainer and allow the liquid to drain without pressing.

  4. 4

    Pass the collected liquid through a coffee filter until clear.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate until ready to use (will keep 2–3 days in fridge).

TOMATO CORDIAL
  • 75 g. tomato water
  • 21.5 g. sugar
  • 2 g. citric acid
  • 1.4 g. malic acid
  • 0.5 g. salt
  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients and stir until completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Bottle and refrigerate (will keep for 2–3 days).

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