Whenever I go to brunch, lunch or a day time event like a bridal shower, my go to drink is a Bloody Mary. I love tomatoes any way, fresh, canned or juiced. Whenever I fly I always order a tomato juice, with lots of ice – no booze.
Tyler Florence is one of my favorite chefs and here is his recipe for a whole pitcher full to share and enjoy!
Bloody Mary by The Pitcher
6 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon celery seeds
3 tablespoons grated fresh or prepared horseradish
2 quarts tomato juice, chilled
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups pepper vodka, chilled in the freezer
Celery stalk, sliced limes for serving
Directions
Combine the lime juice, celery seed, and horseradish in a pitcher. Muddle the mixture with the end of a wooden spoon to blend and break up the celery seeds. Pour in the tomato juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
Divide the vodka among 6 tall, chilled glasses filled with ice. Fill the glasses with the bloody mary mix, stick in the celery and garnish with the lime slices. Give the bloody mary a good stir and serve.