Valentine’s Crush
Spice up your Valentine's Day with our Tomato Basil Crush! Fresh, flavorful, and full of love. ❤️ Share with your crush!
Ingredients:
Tomatoes (This Week’s Harvest)
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, preferably locally produced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Sparkling water or club soda
Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Tomatoes: Wash and cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the diced tomatoes in the mixing bowl. Add the chopped basil leaves.
4. Mix and Marinate: Gently toss the tomatoes and basil in the dressing until well-coated. Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Assemble the Mocktail: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Spoon some of the marinated tomato and basil mixture into the glass, filling it about halfway. Top off with sparkling water or club soda.
6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the mocktail with slices of lemon or lime, and a sprig of fresh basil if desired. Stir gently to combine flavors and enjoy your refreshing Farm-to-Table Tomato Basil Crush mocktail!
Optional Cocktail Version:
To turn this mocktail into a cocktail, simply add a splash (about 1-2 ounces) of your favorite clear spirit such as vodka or gin to the mocktail before adding the sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine, then proceed with the mocktail instructions from step 6.
Remember to enjoy responsibly and adjust the alcohol content according to your preferences!
