Tomato Martini

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice cubes.
2. 2
   Add the gin, vermouth, tomato water, vegetable juice, and a healthy squeeze of lemon juice.
3. 3
   Add a couple drops of Pernod if desired--it adds a nice background flavor, but more than 1 or 2 drops will overpower the drink.
4. 4
   Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce.
5. 5
   Cover and shake vigorously until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.
6. 6
   (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.)
7. 7
   Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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   Add the olive, tomato, and onion garnish.
9. 9
   Drink.
10. 10
    1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes
11. 11
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12. 12
    Pinch sugar
13. 13
    Puree the tomatoes and their juices with the salt and a pinch of sugar.
14. 14
    Line a small sieve with a coffee filter and set over a bowl.
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    Pour the tomato into the sieve and set aside to strain, about 3 hours.
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    Discard the solids and save the tomato liquid.
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    Refrigerate until ready to use.
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    Yield: about 2 cups