Fresh Heirloom Bloody Mary’s

By Amber Bouthot

In August, gardens and our local farmer’s markets are overflowing with heirloom tomatoes. Whether you’re enjoying them raw, cooked in your favorite meals or in a glass with a touch of booze, they need very little to taste amazing. One of my favorite things to do with my bounty is make Bloody Mary’s. Whip up a batch of these, invite some friends over and relish in the last of the warm summer sun. Enjoy responsibly!

Ingredients:

• 5 cups tomatoes, diced

• 1 cup water

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

• 2 teaspoons horseradish

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Preparation:

Blend the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Run the mixture through a sieve, and then add in the cup of water. Add in the Old Bay seasoning, horseradish, lemon juice, lime juice, salt and pepper. Whisk together until combined. Refrigerate to chill and set for 30 minutes. Garnish with your favorite veggies. a

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