Refreshing Tomato Cider Juice
Homemade Tomato Juice: The Secret to Making It Extra Refreshing with Cider!
Tomatoes are known for their health benefits, and I’ve been enjoying them frequently. Drinking them as juice makes them even more delicious and easier to consume! This recipe adds a delightful twist with the addition of cider, making it a perfect, invigorating beverage.
Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 cup Cider
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 3 Ripe Tomatoes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 3 ripe tomatoes. Remove the stem from each tomato. To make peeling easier, score the skin by making a shallow cross-shaped cut on the top of each tomato with a knife. This little score mark will help the skin peel off cleanly later.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the scored tomatoes and blanch them for about 1 minute. Be careful not to over-blanch, as this can make the tomatoes too mushy and affect the taste. Aim for just enough time to loosen the skin.
Step 3
After blanching, briefly rinse the tomatoes under cold water to cool them down slightly. Then, gently peel the skin away, starting from the cross-shaped cut you made. You’ll find the skin slips off quite easily.
Step 4
Once peeled, remove any remaining core from the tomatoes and cut them into manageable pieces. Now, get your blender ready! Add the prepared tomato pieces, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of refreshing cider, and 1 cup of ice cubes to the blender. Secure the lid tightly and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until all ingredients are smooth and well combined. Adding cider gives the juice a wonderful effervescence and a crisp, clean finish.
Step 5
Pour the smoothly blended tomato juice into a glass. This refreshing and delicious tomato juice is perfect served alongside traditional rice cakes like ‘Omegi Tteok’ for a satisfying snack. The inclusion of olive oil is a clever trick: it significantly enhances the absorption of lycopene, a beneficial nutrient found in tomatoes, making the juice even healthier. Enjoy this delightful beverage that perfectly balances health and taste!
