Copy Cat Homemade Tomato Drink Recipe for Snap E Tom (2024)

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Snap E Tom was a delicious tomato and chile juice drink that you can’t get anymore. Which is a bummer because it’s the key ingredient to my favorite tortilla soup recipe!

But I figured out how to create a copycat, homemade Snap E Tom recipe that makes my soup taste just like it’s supposed to! But it also makes a great co*cktail mixer. YUM!

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Whether you love tomato-based co*cktails or want to spice up a soup recipe, this copycat recipe is what you need!

Why This Recipe Works

Snap E Tom (said “snappy) is a tomato juice drink, similar to V8. It had a kick of chiles making it flavorful but not super spicy.

And I can’t find where to buy it anymore. Well, I did find an alternative brand but I’ve never tasted it and I can’t vouch for it.

For a long time, you could only find it at a few stores and my mom and I would stock up on it so that we could make this soup all winter long.

But, alas, it’s finally gone. I can’t find it anywhere. And all my back stock is expired.

Which meant I had to figure out how to get a similar flavor. Because I’m not going to stop making the soup.

There are a handful of recipes on the internet for making a substitute.

But I came up with a trick that is easy and doesn’t make you create one whole recipe before even starting the soup.

But this also works for making co*cktails too! While I haven’t learned to love a Bloody Mary, I’m sure this would be delicious in it.

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Ingredients

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  • V8
  • Diced green chiles

Since the base of Snap E Tom is tomato juice, it made sense to start there.

While I am not a huge fan of tomato juice, I knew that V8 is popular and would be similar. I know they make a bunch of varieties but I think the basic is best.

To get that chile flavor, I decided to use the juice and some chiles from a can of diced green chiles.

I don’t have a can of Snap E Tom to do a side-by-side comparison, but it absolutely works to get the taste I want.

How to make homemade Snap E Tom

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To a small bowl or jar, add the V8 juice.

V8 comes in different sizes so get whatever size is available to get to about 11 ounces or 1 1/2 cups. I used 2 (5.5 ounce) V8 cans.

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Open a can of diced green chile and save the lid. I get the mild version since my family doesn’t love spicy.

They are also fire-roasted which adds to the flavor and makes it the perfect hack.

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Squeeze the juice from the 4 ounce can into the tomato juice.

You don’t have to get crazy and get every last drop. Just get what you can.

Add a spoonful of the diced chiles to the jar/bowl.

Because there is another green chile salsa in the soup recipe that I use this Snap E Tom substitute in, I’m not worried about the chunks from these chiles.

If you like your soups extra smooth, you could absolutely run this through a blender quickly.

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Give it a quick stir.

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And that’s it!

It’s quick and easy and tastes as close to Snap E Tom as you can get.

It’s a quick way to make my favorite Tortilla Soup taste amazing for very little effort.

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Homemade Snap E Tom

With just 2 ingredients, this copycat version of Snap E Tom is full of flavor with just the right amount of spice. It's the key ingredient to my favorite Tortilla Soup recipe.

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Course: Recipes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

  • 2 5.5 oz cans V8 juice
  • 4 oz. can diced green chiles mild

Instructions

  • To a small bowl or jar, add the cans of V8 juice.

  • Open the can of diced green chiles and, using the lid, squeeze the juice into the tomato juice.

  • Mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 458mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g

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Copy Cat Homemade Tomato Drink Recipe for Snap E Tom (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom? ›

Tuna, Mackerel, Chicken Mince, Gelling Agents, Vitamins, Minerals, Taurine. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 8%, Crude Fat 0.5%, Crude Fiber 1%, Salt 2%.

What can I substitute for tomato juice in a bloody mary? ›

But it turns out, the book contains plenty of Bloody variations that include little or no tomato juice. Instead, a whole rainbow of other juices get the eye-opener treatment: papaya, orange, cucumber, carrots and beets. Maybe there's brunch hope for tomato juice haters like me after all.

How to make tomato juice out of tomato sauce? ›

Mix one part tomato sauce and one part water until well blended. For example, 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water to make 1 cup tomato juice. This alternative will give you a very close approximation of what you will get with canned tomato juice.

What can I add to tomato juice to make it taste better? ›

How do you like your tomato juice? A bit of lime, some horseradish, some celery salt, dash of vinegar, some fresh ground pepper, the Worcestershire sauce of course and some tobasco - oh wait, that's Bloody Mary mix.... Clam juice is a classic addition.

Is Snap E. Tom discontinued? ›

I was thrilled to see it has not been discontinued and amazon carries it at a reasonable price and quanity.

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom pouch? ›

  • Ingredients. ...
  • Lamb - Meat and Meat by-products (derived from chicken, lamb and fish), thickeners, Vitamins & Minerals, colours, Gelling agent. ...
  • Chicken - Meat and Meat by-products (derived from chicken, beef and fish), thickeners, Vitamins & Minerals, colours, Jelly Powder, Xanthan Gum.

Why do you put lemon juice in homemade tomato juice? ›

Testing has shown that some current tomato varieties have pH values at or above pH 4.6; a few have values of pH 5 or even higher. Adding the recommended amount of bottled lemon juice or citric acid lowers the pH of all tested varieties enough to allow for the safe process of water bath canning.

How do you thicken tomato juice into sauce? ›

5 Ways to Thicken Tomato Sauce
  1. Cook It Down.
  2. Add Tomato Paste.
  3. Add Cream.
  4. Add Cheese.
  5. Use a Roux or a Slurry.
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What to use if you don't have tomato juice? ›

1 cup tomato juice: substitute 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water. 1 10-3/4 ounce can tomato soup: substitute 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/4 cup water.

How do you mimic tomato flavor? ›

Tomato-free swap: Roasted red peppers, refreshing cucumber slices, roasted beets, and figs are just a few options to replace that slightly sweet, juicy tomato. You might find that you prefer your gourmet tomato substitute!

Is it okay to drink tomato juice everyday? ›

Tomato juice is generally safe in moderation, even for pregnant women. There are no long-term side effects noted according to studies. However, excess consumption is not recommended and people who have underlying ailments should avoid tomato juice in their daily diet.

What does bathing in tomato juice do? ›

In the case of skunk spray, when this happens, the smell of tomato juice is easily detected and it appears that the skunk odor is gone. While bathing an animal with tomato juice might wash off some of the chemical components causing the odor, it does nothing to chemically alter or neutralize the odor.

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom chicken? ›

Ingredients: Chicken, Inulin, Vitamins, Minerals, Taurine. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 13%, Crude Fat 1.5%, Crude Fiber 0.5%, Salt 0.5%, Inulin 1%.

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom Lamb? ›

Ingredient List
  • Chicken.
  • Lamb and/or Fish.
  • Vitamins & Minerals.
  • Thickeners.
  • Gelling Agent.
  • Taurine.
  • Permitted Food Color.

What are the ingredients in Snappy Tom Dry food? ›

Quality fish meal(seafood),corn gluten meal,soybean meal,selected whole grains(corn,rice),tapioca,palm stearine,real anchovy,sunflower oil,tuna oil (omega 3),tuna meat,tuna extract,dicalcium phosphate,salt,vitamins (Vitamin A, D3, E, K, B1,B2,B6,B12,Thiamine, riboflavin, panthothenic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, folic ...

Is snappy tom dry cat food good? ›

If you're looking for a high-protein diet for your cat, Snappy Tom offers a good selection. The brand may not be the cheapest or the easiest to find, but the products are of decent quality and our test cats seemed to appreciate the flavor of the food.

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