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Imperial Bloody Mary

Imperial Bloody Mary

This recipe has twice the tomato-y depth of traditional mixes, thanks to the tomato powder, yet requires little extra effort for all that taste. Enjoy it “virgin” or with your favorite vodka. Multiply the quantities for a party!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces best-quality tomato juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Splash (about 10 drops) Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Vine-Ripened Black Peppercorns
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • Cholula or Frank’s hot sauce to taste
  • 1 jigger vodka (optional)
  • Optional garnish: celery sticks

Directions

Add all the ingredients to a small pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking by adding more tomato powder,Worcestershire, horseradish, and/or hot sauce. Add 3 or 4 ice cubes to two highball glasses and fill with the Bloody Mary mix. Garnish with a celery stick if desired.

Yields 2 drinks