The Hungry Cat Bloody Mary
This Bloody Mary recipe promises a flavorful and zesty drink that will surely impress your guests. By roasting juicy ripe tomatoes and combining them with a unique blend of seasonings and fresh citrus juices, you'll create a perfectly balanced cocktail that's bursting with fresh flavors. So, grab your favorite vodka and get ready to shake up this classic drink with a twist!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5 lb. juicy ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbs. kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. Tabasco, plus more, to taste
- 1 Tbs. prepared horseradish, plus more, to taste
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbs. celery salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 Tbs. Maryland spice mix or Old Bay seasoning
- 3 or 4 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes as needed
- 8 oz. vodka
Instructions
- To prepare the roasted tomato juice, preheat an oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat well. Arrange the tomatoes, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast until the tomatoes are broken down and the skins are shriveled, about 45 minutes.
- Let the tomatoes cool, then carefully pull off the skins. Transfer the tomatoes and any accumulated juices to a blender and puree until smooth. You should have about 6 cups roasted tomato juice. You will need 4 cups for this recipe; refrigerate the remaining juice for another use.
- In a pitcher, combine the 4 cups roasted tomato juice (or 4 cups pureed San Marzano tomatoes), the lemon juice, lime juice, the 1 Tbs. Tabasco, the 1 Tbs. horseradish, the Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, pepper, kosher salt, spice mix and Angostura bitters. Stir until well combined. Taste the Bloody Mary mix and adjust the seasonings with more Tabasco and horseradish.
- Fill 4 pint glasses with ice. Add 2 oz. vodka to each glass and pour in enough Bloody Mary mix to fill the glasses. Stir well to combine. Makes 4 cocktails.
- David Lentz, Chef/Owner, The Hungry Cat, Los Angeles, CA.
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