A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Tomato Mint Garden Sipper

A chilled tomato drink with lemon, celery salt, black pepper, and fresh mint.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chilled tomato juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • Pinch of cracked black pepper
  • Dash of hot sauce, optional
  • Ice and celery sticks

Method

  1. Stir tomato juice with mint and let stand for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Strain out the mint, pressing lightly on the leaves.
  3. Season with lemon juice, celery salt, pepper, and hot sauce if using.
  4. Pour into ice-filled glasses.
  5. Garnish with celery and a small mint leaf.

Fresh Mint Tip

Short steeping keeps the mint aroma fresh and avoids a cooked-herb flavor.