Tomato Tang
Ingredients
- Tomato Juice 2 cups
- Lemon Juice 1-2 tblsp
- Celery salt 1 dash
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the blender jar - cover and whiz on medium speed until well blended. Pour in one tall, 2 medium or 3 small glasses and drink up.
Tomato Tang is a non-alcoholic savory beverage made with tomato juice, lemon juice, and a dash of celery salt, blended and served in a highball glass. It is essentially a simplified, non-alcoholic Bloody Mary base — tart, savory, and refreshing — without the vodka and complex spice additions. The celery salt adds a distinctive umami-adjacent note that amplifies the tomato's natural savoriness.
History & Origins
Tomato Tang is a non-alcoholic drink with no formal cocktail history, belonging to the tradition of savory vegetable juice beverages that gained popularity in health-conscious American culture from the mid-20th century onward. It closely parallels the flavor profile of a Virgin Mary (non-alcoholic Bloody Mary) but is simpler and more focused on the tomato-citrus-salt combination. The specific recipe is a modern creation of disputed origin.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fresh, slightly acidic tomato with lemon zest and a subtle saline, celery-spice note. Palate: Tart and savory, with tomato's natural acidity amplified by lemon juice; celery salt adds a mineral, umami edge that gives the drink a sophisticated savory depth unusual for a non-alcoholic beverage. Finish: Clean, tart, and refreshing with lingering tomato and a subtle salt mineral note.
Pro Tip
Season with additional celery salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving for the brightest, most vibrant tomato and citrus flavor.
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