Garden Glass

A clarified, savory-sour cocktail inspired by Caprese: bright tomato and basil aromas, gentle balsamic tang, and a clean, silky finish. Ingredients 45 ml (1½ oz) blanco tequila 30 ml (1 oz) clarified tomato water 20 ml (⅔ oz) fresh lemon juice 15 ml (½ oz) dry vermouth 10 ml (⅓ oz) balsamic-honey syrup 2 small basil leaves, plus one for garnish 1 tiny pinch of fine salt Glass: Chilled Nick & Nora Shake everything with ice, then fine-strain into the glass. Garnish with a basil leaf. Balsamic-honey syrup: Stir 30 ml (1 oz) honey with 15 ml (½ oz) balsamic vinegar and 15 ml (½ oz) hot water until smooth. Makes about 60 ml (2 oz); takes 2 minutes. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Clarified tomato water: Blend 300 g ripe tomatoes with a pinch of salt, then strain through a coffee filter set over a bowl in the refrigerator until clear, about 4–8 hours. Yields roughly 120–180 ml (4–6 oz).