Bloody Mary

• 4 c tomato juice
• 1 c clam juice, optional but essential for a “Bloody Caesar”
• 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1½ c vodka, optional
• Pickle juice for ice cubes

1. Place all ingredients into a large serving pitcher and stir. Serve chilled, over ice with your favorite garnish.
2. For garnish: Celery stick and olives are classic. If you want to build out topping options, anything on a skewer plays well! For seafood lovers, consider lobster tail, bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp tempura or fried oysters. For big brunch flavor, try sausage, bacon, tater tots and kielbasa. Feeling fancy? Go for grilled lamb chops! And pickled fixin’s like caper berries, baby corn and even green beans are delicious. Don’t forget the rimming salts and homemade pickle juice ice cubes!

Recipe developed by Chef Anna Rossi