Salty, spicy, and sweet, Bloody Marys are an incredibly flavorful cocktail—especially when the tomatoes are homegrown. This delicious recipe is courtesy of our resident plant expert, Brie Arthur.
“Bloody Marys have become a staple for our annual Tomato Tasting Fundraiser. I like to set up a make-your-own station so the guest can enjoy a custom drink. Serve in a Mason jar over ice with a lid for regular shaking.”
Find this recipe and much more in Brie’s visionary book The Foodscape Revolution.
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ quart fresh tomato juice
- 1 Tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh horseradish
- 1 Tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcester sauce
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- Dash of freshly ground pepper
- 1 shot vodka or gin
- Olive, jalapeño, lime or cheese wedge, for garnish
HOW-TO:
- Fill a quart jar with tomato juice.
- Add dill pickle juice, Worcester sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, and balsamic vinegar, to taste.
- Add the shot of vodka or gin.
- Screw a lid on and shake. Stir regularly.