Bloody Marys
Be adventurous and change the standard celery garnish in this brunch cocktail. Opt for green olives on toothpicks, small pickles, or even a strip of beef jerky.
Ingredients
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2 cups tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail, chilled
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
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1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
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1/4 teaspoon celery salt or garlic salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Ice cubes
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Vodka (optional)
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Celery stalks with leaves
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Green onions
Directions
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In a pitcher combine tomato juice, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, and pepper. Stir well. Pour into ice-filled glasses. If desired, stir in vodka (1 jigger or 3 tablespoons per serving). Garnish each serving with a celery stalk and green onion. Makes 4 (1/2- to 2/3-cup) servings.
2.
Bloody Marias: Prepare as above, except add 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin to tomato juice mixture and substitute tequila for the vodka.
3.
Wasabi Marys: Prepare as above, except substitute 1 teaspoon wasabi paste for the hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition information
Calories 29, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 484 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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