Balsamic Bloody Mary

The addition of Balsamic Vinegar is a surprise but also a delight if you love a good bloody mary. These have a kick. Great for the holidays! I understand this recipe comes from the FoodTV show "Molto Mario" by Mario Batali. I'm not exactly sure when and where I picked it up!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 24  ounces  vegetable cocktail
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 1  tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  lime, juiced,plus
• 1  lime, cut into wedges
• 1  lemon, juiced
• 3  tablespoons  freshly grated horseradish, divided
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
•  hot pepper sauce
• 8  ounces vodka
• 4  celery ribs, with leaves
• 4  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, combine the vegetable cocktail, celery seed, pepper, citrus juices, 2 Tbs grated horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce and stir well to combine.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Fill 4 glasses with ice.
4. Add 2 oz vodka to each and fill three-quarters full with the vegetable cocktail mix.
5. Sprinkle with the remaining horseradish, place 1 celery stalk in each glass, and squeeze a lime wedge over each glass before dropping the wedge into the glass.
6. Float a tsp of balsamic vinegar on the top of each drink and serve.