Tolstoi Stoli Bloody Mary

A frozen twist on the classic Bloody Mary featuring fresh Tolstoi tomatoes and basil, blended into a granita-style cocktail with a vodka kick. Perfect for a sophisticated summer refreshment.

6 servings
3 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • pounds Tolstoi tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fleur de sel
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons vodka
  • 6 leaves celery leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to 11x7x2- inch glass baking dish. Freeze until starting to set around edges, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Continue to freeze, without stirring, until firm, about 2 more hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.

    180 min

  2. 2.

    Remove granita from freezer; let stand until soft enough to scrape with fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Using fork, scrape granita, forming flakes. Divide among 6 glasses. Pour 1 tablespoon vodka over each. Sprinkle each with chopped celery leaves and garnish with 1 whole celery leaf.

    25 min

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