The Best Clear Tomato Juice: Tomato Water

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YOU WILL NEED:

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HOW TO MAKE IT:

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Pop tomatoes in your blender or food processor.

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I add cucumber, because I it think it really enhances the flavor

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Sprinkle sea salt in there too, for flavor and to help the tomatoes release their juice.

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Process until you're somewhere between finely chopped and pulp.

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Position the strainer over the bowl, line the strainer with the cheesecloth or towel, and pour the tomato mixture in the strainer.

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Then put the whole thing in the fridge overnight. Resist the urge to mess with it.

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The next day, you'll have a bowl of lovely Tomato Water. You'll also have a strainer full of remaining tomato + cucumber solids that are still usable and delicious.

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My favorite application for Tomato Water is, by far, the Farmers Market cocktail!

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