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.

8 servings
1 hr 25 min

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
  • tablespoons bottled horseradish
  • teaspoons Tabasco
  • teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 wedges lemon wedges
  • 16 ounces ice-cold vodka
  • 8 pieces caper berries or green olives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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. 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

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