Saturday, August 2, 2014

blushing Mary

1 1/2 ouncesof vodka or tequila
4-5 cherry tomatoes , halve
1 mild or hot pepper sliced
2 dashes Worcestshire sauce
2-3 leaves of basil, parsley, cilantro or dill
4 ounces tonic water
Celery bitters
Cracked black pepper (optional)
Slices of pepper, cherry tomato, celery stick , herb leaf, or olive for garnish

Combine the first five ingredients  in a cocktail shaker, then use a muddker to crushthe vegetables and herbs.

Shake well over ice steain then pour into g lass with ice. , Add the tonic water and stir

Finally add a dash of celery bitters , crack . A bit of  black pepper on top.

If desired add your choice of garnish

" The drunken Botanist by AmyStewart  ( Algonquin 2013)

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