Bloody Mary Sour
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 fresh Cherry tomato (chopped)
- 0.50 fl oz Balsamic vinegar
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.33 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
- 1.00 pinch Black pepper
Directions
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Muddle tomato in base of shaker
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Add other ingredients to shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake well
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Apply pepper to half rim of glass
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Garnish with cherry tomato
Cocktail Description
This isn't your brunch table Bloody Mary—it's a sophisticated riff that takes the savory-spicy concept and transforms it into an elegant sour.
The Bloody Mary Sour muddles fresh cherry tomato with vodka, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, cane syrup, and black pepper, creating a drink that balances bright acidity with umami depth and a subtle sweetness. The balsamic adds a complex, slightly sweet tang that plays beautifully against the fresh tomato and citrus, while black pepper provides aromatic heat without overwhelming the palate. Served up in a coupe with a half pepper rim and cherry tomato garnish, it's an unexpectedly refined cocktail that works beautifully as a conversation-starting aperitif at dinner parties or as a creative alternative to traditional brunch cocktails. The technique is straightforward—muddle, shake, fine strain—making it accessible for home bartenders willing to put in a bit of elbow grease. This drink pairs wonderfully with charcuterie, aged cheeses, grilled vegetables, or light Mediterranean dishes where its savory notes can complement rather than compete with the food.
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