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    Cocktail of the Week: Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys

    By | Shine Food – Tue, Aug 21, 2012 2:32 PM EDT

    By Food & Wine

    Like a classic Bloody Mary, this fiery drink made with beautiful fresh tomatoes is a delicious brunch cocktail--with or without vodka. For savory flavor, add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce to each drink.

    Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys
    INGREDIENTS
    GARNISH
    2 small celery ribs, minced
    2 tablespoons minced onion
    1 medium green heirloom tomato, such as a Green Zebra, minced
    1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    Salt

    BLOODY MARY
    1 1/2 pounds chilled red tomatoes, coarsely chopped
    1/2 cup chilled vodka
    1 cup ice cubes
    1 teaspoon tomato paste
    1/2 small red chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
    1/2 teaspoon celery salt
    4 medium celery ribs and 4 thin green chiles (optional), for serving

    DIRECTIONS
    1. In a bowl, toss the celery with the onion, tomato, lemon zest and juice and season with salt. Refrigerate while you make the drinks.
    2. In a blender, puree the tomatoes, vodka, ice, tomato paste, chile and celery salt; pour into glasses. Spoon the garnish on top, add a celery rib and chile to each glass and serve.

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