Golden Sunset

A vibrant yellow tomato-based cocktail featuring fresh Sun Gold tomatoes, pickle juice, and horseradish for a unique spin on the classic Bloody Mary. Perfect for brunch or summer entertaining.

8 servings
4 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds yellow or Sun Gold tomatoes, quartered, halved if small
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 8 ounces vodka
  • 1 pint Sun Gold tomatoes
  • 8 stalks celery stalks with leaves
  • to taste Tabasco sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Purée yellow tomatoes and salt in a food processor, in batches if needed, until smooth. Transfer to a large pitcher, cover, and chill at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    Strain mixture through a food mill or medium-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible (you'll have about 5 cups juice); discard solids. Skim off and discard foam. Add pickle juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, pepper, Old Bay, and Tabasco; stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Stir tomato juice just to combine. Fill each glass with ice and 1 oz. vodka, then top off with about 2/3 cup juice. Garnish each with Sun Gold tomatoes and 1 celery stalk and serve with Tabasco alongside.

    10 min