
This classic cocktail can be enjoyed equally by drinkers and drivers alike if you serve two versions, but be careful not to confuse them! The tomato juice provides plenty of the antioxidantAntioxidants are substances that protect cells within the body from damage caused by free radicals. They help to strengthen the body’s ability to fight infection… lycopene, which helps protect your skin from UV damage from the sun – ideal in warm weather.
Ingredients
Serves 4
4 shots of vodka (omit for a Virgin Mary)
600ml (1pt) tomato juice
juice of half a lemon
a good slug of Tabasco or hot pepper sauce
a good slug of Worcestershire sauce
celery salt or sea salt, to taste, depending on
tomato juice seasoning
freshly ground black pepper
2 sticks of celery, cut in half
Directions
1 Place ice in four short glasses and add a shot of vodka, if using, to each one.
2 Pour in the tomato juice, lemon juice, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce and stir. Add salt and pepper, and adjust the seasoning to taste, then add a stick of celery to each glass before serving.
Cook’s Notes
Gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, yeast-free • V • Can be made in advance
From Delicious, Health Sugar Free by Patrick Holford and Fiona McDonald Joyce. With special thanks to Fiona McDonald Joyce for use of these recipes for Holford Health Club members.
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