Firey Red Tomato Cocktail

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It sounds like a Bloody Mary and basically it is. But look what you can do with the left over pitcher of juice.

Serves 4-6
Prep time: 6 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeledtomatoes, with juices
  • 4-6 ounces Vodka
  • 1/3 cup freshlemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • good pinch of cayenne pepper, depending on how hot you like it
  • ice cubes

    To garnish:

  • 4 celery stalks, with leaves
  • 4 lime wedges

    Instructions:

    In a blender, puree tomatoes and their juices until smooth. Strain puree into a large pitcher, pushing liquid through the strainer with a rubber spatula; discard seeds. Add vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot-pepper sauce, and peppers to the pitcher; stir to combine.

    To serve: fill chilled highball glasses with ice, pour in tomato cocktail and garnish with celery stalk and lemon wedge

    Cooking Wiser:

    Use fresh tomatoes when in season for the richest flavor
    Save time by using your favorite store brand of tomato juice
    Don't let the left-overs go to waste. Add 1/4 cup half and half cream to each cup of juice for a delicious pasta sauce. Heat the ready made cocktail juice in a medium saucepan, add cream bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Top with 1/4 teaspoon fresh chopped tarragon. Serve with your favorite pasta and grilled chicken.

    For a lighter version with less fat use 1 part milk and 1 part cream

    You can always make any drink a non-alcoholic drink. For this recipe just omit the alcohol and replace with water or more ice.