Classic Bloody Mary

INGREDIENTS

1/2 c. fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving

2 tbsp. prepared horseradish, squeezed of excess moisture 

2 tsp. Tabasco or other hot sauce

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. celery seeds

8 small pepperoncini peppers plus

1 Tbsp brine Kosher salt and pepper

3 c. tomato juice 

3/4 c. vodka1 

seedless cucumber, cut into sticks

Celery salt, for rims

DIRECTION

1. In a large measuring cup or pitcher, combine lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, pepperoncini brine and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Stir in tomato juice and vodka.

2. Rub rims of glasses with a lemon wedge and dip in celery salt. Serve over ice with cucumber sticks, pepperoncini and lemon wedges.