Jen's BLoody Sundays; with secret SALT. shhhhh

*Compliments of Mrs. Jen Padgett* Formally Jen Hoey :)

Beb,

Here is my first entry for your blog:

The Secret is in the salt: celery salt, that is.  I'm talking about mixing your way into bloody marys that will have the crowds raving.  Trust me on this one...I have to rely on what the crowds say because I don't particularly like bloodies myself.  Another thing that will help:  make it a double shot of vodka, and Clamato or V8 over regular tomato juice works best.  I have to give my sister credit for the celery salt...which is an often underused or overlooked ingredient.....you almost cannot have too much of this mixed in with your mary. The more vodka the better....those of us who imbibe on Sunday mornings are not your regular recreational drinkers....we need some relief please!  (follow up seconds and thirds with a lighter touch on the alcohol:  after all, Monday is not supposed to be a recovery day as well!) Here is a suggested recipe  (I'm a pinch here, pinch there type of cooker, so modify this to your own taste)

Pint Glass filled with Ice
 (all the way to the top! pack it in if you have to)

2 shots off vodka ( i love beefeaters in bloodies - but any cheap vodka will do)

Spices:

1 tbls celery salt - or at least fill up the top layer of your vodka with salt

2 tbls Worcester

Tapatillo - at least a few big drops hot sauce 

Pepper- a few mighty shakes 

Clamato- fill glass 1/2 inch from rim

now, do not simply stir this concoction...

make sure that you use a shaker or pour this back and forth

 from one pint glass to another a few times before handing

 it over to the lucky person who gets to drink it.  

This will help blend the flavors properly.

•Don't forget to garnish with a celery stalk!

•Other garnishments:  pickled green beans, jalapenos and olives  (set out a tray for your friends to pick and choose)

•Other ingredients to try:  Horseradish:  haven't used it, but have heard great things about it in a bloody.

†† If Sodium is not your bag, ditch the salt all together and get a low or ZERO sodium tomato jucie and ADD MORE +VEGGIES TO THE MIX ;) Simple.