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Originally created by local bar star Carlos Yturria, this delicious cocktail has become a summer classic over the past 7 years at Range. And with the late tomato harvest, the city’s produce is still at its peak—as is the sippability of this earthy-sweet drink.
Sungold Zinger
Serves one
1 1/2 ounces Distillery 209 gin
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce agave syrup (one part agave nectar dissolved in one part water)
3-5 Sungold tomatoes
Pinch of kosher salt
1. Muddle the tomatoes with the salt and lemon juice.
2. Combine with gin and agave in a shaker, then shake vigorously with ice.
3. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a sungold tomato on the rim.
