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Suitable For: Recovery mornings, savory tooth cravings, and brunch parties where you want flavor without the buzz.
Health Benefits: A powerhouse of nutrition! Tomato juice is loaded with lycopene (great for skin and heart). Celery provides hydration and Vitamin K. The spices stimulate metabolism.
Ingredients
- Tomato Juice -- 6 oz (180ml)
- Lemon Juice -- 0.5 oz (15ml)
- Worcestershire Sauce -- 3 dashes
- Hot Sauce (Tabasco) -- 2 dashes (to taste)
- Celery Salt -- Pinch
- Black Pepper -- Pinch
- Garnish: Celery stalk, lemon wedge, olives
Steps
- Prep: If making fresh tomato juice, juice approx. 3-4 ripe tomatoes and strain. Otherwise, use high-quality vegetable juice.
- Rim (Optional): Rub a lemon wedge on the glass rim and dip in celery salt.
- Mix: Fill the glass with ice. Add tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper.
- Stir: Stir well with a long spoon to integrate the spices.
- Serve: Garnish extravagantly with a celery stalk (leaves included) and a skewer of olives.
Tips & Variations
- Bloody Mary: Add 1.5 oz of Vodka to turn this into the classic cocktail.
- Garden Fresh: Juice a small piece of cucumber and bell pepper along with the tomatoes for a fresher, lighter flavor profile.
- Spicy Rim: Use Tajín or Old Bay seasoning on the rim for an extra kick.
Best Time to Drink
Ideally served at brunch or mid-morning. It is often used as a "pick-me-up" drink.
Nutrition Info
(Source: USDA Database)
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 10g
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 0g
- Lycopene: High
- Sodium: High (varies by sauce/salt used)
Taste Experience
Savory, tangy, and spicy. It drinks like a cold, refreshing soup with a complex interplay of umami (from the tomato and Worcestershire) and heat (from the hot sauce).
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