Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys
A fresh and zesty take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail made with garden-fresh tomatoes, celery, and herbs. This homemade version features a rich blend of fresh tomato juice spiced with horseradish and Tabasco.
Ingredients
- •6 pounds ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- •6 ribs celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- •2 cups very coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley sprigs
- •2 tablespoons fine sea salt
- •2½ tablespoons bottled horseradish
- •2½ teaspoons Tabasco
- •2½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- •8 wedges lemon wedges
- •16 ounces ice-cold vodka
- •8 pieces caper berries or green olives
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée tomatoes, celery, parsley, and 1 tablespoon sea salt in several batches in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and chill at least 1 hour. Force through a food mill or medium-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids (you'll have about 10 cups juice). Add horseradish, Tabasco, and lemon juice.
75 min
- 2.
Mix remaining tablespoon sea salt and 1 teaspoon finely ground fresh pepper on a small plate. Moisten outside of rim of each glass with lemon wedge, then dip rim in salt and pepper. Fill each glass with ice and 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka, then top with about 2/3 cup juice.
10 min
