There’s nothing like a ripe tomato to get your summer juices flowing. Whether you grow your own or get seduced at the market, this recipe is perfect for a get-together on a hot summer night.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound), cut into wedges
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup cold vodka
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 celery sticks
Instructions
- Place the tomato wedges in a resealable plastic bag; freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In a blender, combine the frozen tomatoes, tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire and hot sauce, if using, until slushy and smooth; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among 4 glasses and serve each with a celery stick.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 46.8 |
| Total Fat | 0.4 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 139.8 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 grams |
| Protein | 1.8 grams |
| Sugar | 4.4 grams |