The Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Martini

I'm not a fan of martinis, but I could really learn to love a grilled cheese and tomato one.  It's comfort food in the form of a refreshing drink.  A bartender created this drink and he works at a place called Clive's in British Columbia.  He starts by soaking grilled cheese in a dark rum and then adds fresh tomato, basil, and salt.

I may try making this sometime, and you can too.  First, make a buttery sourdough grilled cheese sandwich.  Then cut into slices and place in a Mason jar, top with Mt. Gay rum and let it sit overnight.  Strain this mixture and freeze for a few hours.  Strain once more through a cheesecloth or coffee filter and bottle.

For the cocktail, muddle four slightly roasted cherry tomatoes with basil and salt.  Add two ounces of your cheese-washed rum and another 1/2 ounce of Lillet Blanc, along with a dash of celery bitters.  Dry stir, then stir with ice.  Then double strain your cocktail, garnish with basil or tomato section and finish with a dash of Glenfiddich.

Sounds pretty good doesn't it!