This fresh spin on the spritz uses housemade Cherry Tomato-Basil Ice Cubes for endless (and undiluted) deliciousness.
And now, were putting our own twist on the upscale ice trend with Cherry Tomato-Basil Ice Cubes.
Make just the Cherry Tomato-Basil Ice Cubes for a flavorful addition to water (sparkling or flat!)
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However you want to enjoy this fresh concoction, our easy drink recipe has you covered.
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Place tomato chunks into a food processor or blender.
Pulse until the tomatoes are finely chopped and juicy.
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Transfer blended tomatoes to a non-metal bowl and submerge one basil sprig in the tomato mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a large bowl (or measuring cup).
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Add chilled tomatoes to the strainer and let the water drip into the bowl.
Press/stir the solids to get all of the juices off of the tomato pulp.
In a wide-mouth quart-sized jar, add the remaining ingredients.
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Seal and shake until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add tomato water and remaining sprig of basil to the vinegar mixture.
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
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Cherry-Tomato Basil Ice Cubes
Trim cherry tomatoes off vines, but leave about 1/4-inch of stem.
The tomatoes will be exposed.
Freeze for four hours to overnight (larger cubes may take longer).
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Remove cubes from trays and fill glass with tomato-basil ice cubes.
Top off the glass with your favorite spritz ingredients or sparkling water.
Fill a glass with Cherry Tomato-Basil Ice Cubes.
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Add the next 3 ingredients (through Tomato-Basil Shrub) and stir to combine.
Top with equal parts club soda and prosecco.
Stir gently to combine.
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Garnish with basil sprig and enjoy.
This beverage is on the strong side.
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