Tomato-Water Bloody Mary

A light and refreshing take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, made with fresh tomato water extracted from ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and celery, mixed with vodka and horseradish for a clean, bright flavor.

6 servings
2 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 to taste Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 6 slices Lemon slices
  • 6 spears Cucumber spears

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Purée 4 pounds chopped tomatoes, 1/2 pound chopped Persian or English hothouse cucumbers, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish in a blender until smooth. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Let drain, without stirring, until 3 cups of liquid are collected, about 2 hours; discard solids in strainer. Season to taste with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and sugar.

    120 min

  2. 2.

    Divide tomato water among 6 ice-filled glasses. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons (or more) vodka. Garnish with lemon slices and cucumber spears.

    5 min

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