Reata Bloody Mary

Adapted from the cookbook "Reata Legendary Texas Cuisine" from the famous Reata restaurant in Fort Worth, TX. After a big night on the town, you better hail a few of these Marys in the hopes that this hair of the dog might bring some relief. For the maximum Mary, try using a pepper-infused vodka alongside the jalapeno garnish. Their unusual Bloody Mary Mix recipe follows.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

•  salt, to coat the rim of glass
•  ice cube
• 5  ounces  bloody mary mix, recipe follows
• 2  ounces vodka, see note
•  jalapeno pepper (to garnish)

Directions

1. Salt the rim of a glass and add ice cubes.
2. Add the Bloody Mary Mix, top with vodka and stir well.
3. Garnish with the jalapeno.
4. Reata Bloody Mary Mix:.
5. Makes 5 cups.
6. 1 quart tomato juice.
7. 6 ounces Worcestershire sauce.
8. 1 ounce fresh lemon juice.
9. 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes.
10. 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper.
11. 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried dill.
12. 1/4 cup fresh horseradish, grated.
13. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.
14. Pour into an airtight container, and refrigerate.
15. Mix will keep for two days in the refrigerator.