Caprese Martini

 


Caprese Martini

 

Ingredients

Basil, olive oil, and tomato infused vodka

16 ounces vodka

2 leaf basil

1 medium tomato

4 ounces extra virgin olive oil

Caprese martini

1 1/2 ounces Lustau Blanco

2 dashes balsamic vinegar

2 ounces basil, olive oil, and tomato infused vodka

2 cherry tomatoes (for garnish)

Directions

Make infused vodka

Combine vodka, tomato and basil in a large mason jar or tupper ware. Freeze for 24 hours.

Strain vodka through a fine mesh strainer and return to jar. Add olive oil, shake well, and freeze for 12 hours. After 12 hours the oil will freeze in one hard layer on the top, remove oil layer before using and store in fridge.

Make Caprese Martini

In a mixing glass, add infused Lustau Blanco, balsamic vinegar, and infused vodka. Stir until combined.

Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with two cherry tomatoes on a cocktail skewer.

 

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