Tomato water

It's so easy and hands-off yet so celebratory of tomatoes.

Few things say summer like a juicy, fragrant tomato. But other than topping sandwiches with them or chopping them into a variety of salads, I was often at a loss for inspired ways to use them during the hot months—until I learned about tomato water.

This light, clean flavored liquid is perfect for tomato consomme, tomato parfaits or even blended with vodka for a refreshing cocktail.

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Tomato Water is a great vegetarian replacement for chicken stock in soup and risotto.

I’ve never met a Bloody Mary I didn’t like, but thick tomato juice in the dead of summer isn’t exactly something I crave. Take a quick trip to farmers market, and you can have this fresh Bloody Mary makeover instead, perfect for summer sipping. The secret? Tomato water. Savory and cool, tomato water is a far more refreshing base for a breakfast cocktail. What’s tomato water, you say? You really should find out.

My easy tomato vinegar recipe requires only four ingredients: tomatoes, sugar, raw vinegar for a starter culture, and water. This is the perfect recipe to use up extra tomatoes in the summer. I like to use cherry tomatoes, but you can use any kind of tomato in this recipe.

Bonito flakes turn tomato water into an umami-packed dashi.

Tomato and Mango Salad with Chiles and Tomato Essence - This colorful mix is dressed with tomato water, which is made by draining pureed tomatoes for a day. It may look pale, but its flavor is astonishing: You'll want to spoon up every drop.

This pasta with basil, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella is the ultimate easy summer dinner. The only cooking needed is for the pasta.