Garden Bloody Mary ๐ ๐ฟ
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Description:
Are your garden’s tomato plants going wild? ๐ ๐ฑ You’re in luck! This Garden Bloody Mary recipe is a fantastic way to put those juicy, ripe tomatoes to delicious use! A zesty blend of garden-fresh ingredients, this drink is perfect for brunch, a spicy kick, and an easy, refreshing sipper. Plus, it’s ready in a flash, making it a go-to for those “less than 15 mins” moments! Let’s get mixing! ๐น
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 – 12 | Tomatoes |
| 5 – 6 | Cilantro |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| To Taste | Vodka |
| 4 – 6 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | Pickle juice |
| 1 | Olive juice |
| 3 | Celery salt |
| 2 | Salt |
| 3 | Pepper |
| 4 – 6 | Tabasco sauce |
| As Needed | Celery rib |
| As Needed | Pickle spear |
Instructions:
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Prepare Tomatoes:
- Cut a small “X” in the bottom of each tomato.
- ๐ Stew in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, until the skins start to peel away.
- Immediately transfer to ice water to cool.
- Peel off the skins and trim away any hard or brown spots.
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Blend Freshness:
- In a blender, combine the peeled tomatoes, fresh cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- ๐ Blend until smooth and velvety.
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Mix the Magic:
- In a sturdy glass filled with ice, pour a shot of vodka.
- Now, here’s where the fun begins! ๐ Adjust the following ingredients to your taste, per glass:
- 1-2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
- A splash of tangy pickle juice.
- A drizzle of olive juice for that extra zing.
- 3 shakes of celery salt.
- Sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- 4-6 dashes of Tabasco sauce for that fiery kick!
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Garnish and Serve:
- Slide in a crisp celery rib for stirring.
- ๐ฅ Drop in a tangy pickle spear for that extra crunch.
- Give it all a good stir with the celery stick and enjoy your Garden Bloody Mary in all its fresh, zesty glory!
Tips:
- ๐ถ๏ธ Adjust the Tabasco sauce to suit your spice tolerance.
- ๐ฟ For extra freshness, garnish with a sprig of cilantro or a twist of lemon.
- ๐ If you prefer a thicker consistency, blend in a few ice cubes with the mixture.
- ๐น Experiment with different tomato varieties for unique flavor profiles.
Cheers to your garden’s bounty! ๐น๐ฟ Enjoy your Garden Bloody Mary as a delightful brunch treat or an anytime pick-me-up. With its garden-fresh flavors and spicy kick, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection! ๐
