BLOODY MARYPrep Time: 30 min Total Time: 90

min

INGREDIENTS6 lbs tomatoes, coarsely chopped6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped2 c parsley, coarsely chopped2 T sea salt, divided1 t pepper, finely ground2 ½ T horseradish2 ½ t tabasco2 ½ t fresh lemon juiceLemon wedges2 c (16 oz) vodka, coldGarnish: large caper berries or green olives

DIRECTIONS Purée tomatoes, celery, parsley

and 1 T sea salt in a food processor until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour. Force through a medium mesh sieve into a bowl,

discarding solids. Add horseradish, tabasco and lemon juice. Mix remaining 1 T sea salt and 1 t pepper on a small plate. Moisten outside of rim of each glass with lemon wedge and

dip rim in salt and pepper. Fill each glass with ice and 1 oz (2 T) vodka and 2/3 c juice.

NUTRITION FACTS:

Serving Size: 1 c (8 oz)

Calories/Serving: 84

Number of Servings: 16

Nutritional Value: Bloody Marys

These Bloody Marys provide ½ c of your daily vegetable needs per serving

Additionally, 10% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 29% of your Daily Value for vitamin C and 146% of your Daily Value for vitamin K are met through 1 drink!

Bloody Marys also provide a good amount of folate, vitamin B6, magnesium, copper and potassium.

Adapted from Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys in Gourmet (2009)

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