Bloody Mary Mix

For a savory food weekend brunch, you might want a small pitcher of home-made Bloody Mary Mix to keep your party going.  Adding a couple shots of vodka to the bloody mary mix brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes within minutes.  This is lovely as it is.  Just add a celery and carrot stick to garnish your glass.  Or, if you’re lingering around the house for the day, you might want to add another shot or two of vodka to your glass.

Bloody Mary Mix
makes 1 small pitcher
(4-6 tall glasses)

1 – 28 oz can tomatoes, ( I love Sclafani, or use the best you can find )
1 cucumber, seeded
juice of one lemon
juice of one lime
2 ounces vodka, your favorite
1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
1/2 – 1 ounce hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Liquify in all in a powerful blender.  Pour into serving pitcher and chill for at least 2 hours.

To Serve:

Pour 1-2 ounces of vodka into a tall glass.  Fill with Bloody Mary Mix.  Garnish with carrot sticks, celery sticks and/or cucumber sticks.