Tomato Tang
A refreshing and savory non-alcoholic cooler featuring the rich taste of tomato juice brightened with fresh lemon and seasoned with a hint of celery salt. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a healthy afternoon refreshment.
What it tastes like
This drink offers a savory aroma of ripened tomatoes and dried herbs. The palate is dominated by salted tomato juice with a sharp, acidic brightness from the lemon. The blending process creates a frothy, aerated mouthfeel that transitions into a clean, saline finish.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Tomato Juice2 ml
- Lemon Juice1.5 tbsp
- Celery Salt1 dash
Preparation
- 1
Place the tomato juice, lemon juice, and celery salt into a blender jar.
- 2
Cover and blend on medium speed until the mixture is frothy and well combined.
- 3
Pour into a chilled Highball glass.
- 4
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Celery SaltSmoked Paprika — This adds a dry, earthy smokiness rather than a savory herbal quality.
- Lemon JuiceLime Juice — Lime provides a sharper, more zest-forward acidity that changes the citrus profile.
- Tomato JuiceVegetable Juice Blend — A blend adds notes of carrot and beet, resulting in a sweeter and more layered vegetable base.
- Celery SaltSea Salt — This provides a neutral saltiness without the specific vegetal note of celery.
Variations
Spicy Tang
Add two dashes of hot sauce and a pinch of cracked black pepper before blending for a piquant, warming finish.
Garden Tang
Include two fresh basil leaves and a slice of cucumber in the blender to add cooling, aromatic herbal notes.