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Vodka Infusions Vodka · $44 retail · $25 wholesale
Garden Tomato Vodka
Flagship clear tomato vodka. Crystal clear, bright/zesty, garden-fresh. Clean tomato martinis or premium Bloody Mary base.
Channel Specialty Retail Yield 750ml Tier 6–8 days · No heat
Ingredients
- 750ml Tito's Handmade Vodka
- 5 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes (Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Big Rainbow mix)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp whole black peppercorns, lightly toasted (optional)
Method
- Stage 1 — Tomato water (12–24 hrs): Roughly chop 5 lbs heirloom tomatoes.
- Pulse briefly with sea salt to chunky purée (do not over-process).
- Line fine-mesh strainer with 4 layers cheesecloth over a deep bowl.
- Pour purée; cover loosely; refrigerate 12–24 hrs (gravity only, no press/squeeze/stir). Yield ~2 cups clear tomato water.
- Stage 2 — Infuse (5–7 days): Combine tomato water + vodka in 1.5L+ glass jar.
- If using peppercorns: toast ¼ tsp in dry skillet 30 sec, add.
- Seal, room temp 5–7 days. Taste daily after day 4.
- Stage 3 — Filter & bottle: Remove peppercorns. Filter through coffee filter into clean 750ml bottle. Label and refrigerate.
Notes
- Bright, zesty, garden-fresh aroma. Clean entry, light tomato mid-palate, mineral salt finish.