State Line Tomato Sangrita
Local distillery owner Mike McDonald knows that every summer table needs a big batch cocktail to share with dinner guests. This spicy, sweet sangrita made with fresh tomatoes and fruit juices is sure to do the trick.
Ingredients
¾ pound tomatoes (~1 large or 2 medium tomatoes)
13 ounces State Line American Gin
3 ounces fresh orange juice
2.5 ounces fresh lime juice
1 ounce grenadine
1/4 ounce Dashelito’s Pineapple Lava
Pinch sea salt, plus more for garnish
Pinch fresh ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
Lime wedges
Directions
Puree tomatoes in a food processor or blender. Strain into a pitcher with a fine mesh sieve. Add remaining ingredients. Quickly stir and chill.
When ready to serve, run a lime wedge around half the rim of Collins glasses. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then dip the rim until it is covered with the desired amount of salt and pepper.
Add ice cubes to the glass. Stir the pitcher of chilled sangrita and pour over ice.