Bloody Mary's...

Many like to start early morning celebrations with Mimosas or Screwdrivers, but I would rather eat an orange than drink it. I do not have a sweet tooth so I do not like frilly, girly drinks. Bloody Mary's are my celebratory morning drink of choice.
In a recent conversation with some friends I was asked to make a good Bloody Mary mix. Not too spicy, not to horseradishy, not to tomatoey etc.... Since I love Bloody Mary's, with Vodka, with Gin, even Virgin... Love, Love, Love!... So I was up for the task!

Cathi's Bloody Mary Mix

1 1/2 Tbs Wasabi Powder

4 oz Lime juice

3 Tb Worcestershire Sauce
2 cups diced Celery
1 Tbs Salt
1Tbs Pepper
4 oz Tomato Juice

Blend the ingredients above in a blender until smooth.
Mix blended ingredients with 60 oz Tomato Juice
(Spice lover? - Add 3 dashes Habenaro Sauce)

To serve - fill a 16 oz glass with ice, top with 1 shot Vodka (or more if you wish) and remaining room in glass with Bloody Mary Mix. Stir and enjoy!


I made this mix to take on our 1st camping trip with our group of friends.  Many folks on the trip tried it and those who enjoy spice liked it. I will warn you this is not for someone who can not deal with spice unless they have a tub of tums next to them. My tummy was happily warm that morning, but some had to run for the water bucket. I did decrease the Wasabi in this recipe after such reactions... I do want to keep my friends around not give them ulcers.