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It's not the healthy Juicy Lucy version that taunts me, but rather her cheeky cousin Mary. I can't help feeling that I am missing out on one of life's ultimate brunch treats. And more importantly, the last of the great hangover elixirs.
Sigh.
All that being said, for every tomato I have spared the life of, my Bloody Mary Loving friends have squished dozens, so it's only fitting that Miss B Mary finally gets her own entry.
I have one particular friend who speaks fluent Bloody Mary and makes them like no one else. I think Miss Tams was born knowing that horseradish is far better off in a Bloody Mary than wasting it on a silly old slab of beef.
And so boys and girls, if you happen to wake up this weekend a wee bit itchy and scratchy or just fancy breakfast with a zip, here is her recipe...
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Vodka (a good Russian one of course) - a healthy lug (1 large shot minimum)
Good quality tomato juice
Celery salt and pepper (to taste)
Tabasco - a splash
Worcestershire sauce - a damn good swig
1 tsp horseradish
A stick of celery
Secret ingredients (shhh)
Freshly squeezed cucumber juice - half a shot
Marsala - a swig
MIXING MARY
Like Mojito's, Bloody Mary's are very personal, so experiment to get your perfect balance of ingredients. I've given you Miss Tam's quantities as a starting point.
Pop all your ingredients except the celery in a cocktail shaker if you have one with a couple of cubes of ice. Gently shake for 10 to 15 seconds to combine. Strain the ice cubes out and pour the mixture into a glass. Have a taste to see if you need more of anything. Garnish with the celery stick.
Tres Facile!
TIP
#1 Try not to do vodka shots while you're making it. You'll feel better temporarily, but that old Russian sickle will kick your ass sooner or later...
#2 If like me you don't like tomato juice, there is nothing wrong with a little Mojito Mojito Breakfast of Champions
