Spicy Bloody Mary Mix

Makes a big master mix - can be used in drinks, soups & stews. A great use for late summer tomatoes. Mmmm good! From the Food & Drink weekly guide in the LA Times.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 60

Ingredients

• 6  tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced (juices reserved)
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons lime juice
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  teaspoons  hot sauce (such as Crystal)
• 2  teaspoons horseradish, minced fresh
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 1  teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
• 6  ounces vodka
•  coarse salt
• 6  green beans, pickled (or 6 stalks celery with leaves, for garnish)

Directions

1. Blend the tomatoes, lemon and lime juice, Worcestershire, garlic, hot sauce, horseradish, salt, Old Bay, celery seed and pepper until smooth. Cover and chill until needed. This recipe makes 6 to 7 cups, depending on the size of the tomatoes; the mix will keep for 1 week.
2. To assemble 6 servings:.
3. In a pitcher, combine the mix and vodka.
4. If desired, dampen the rims of 6 old-fashioned glasses and dip them in coarse salt. Fill each glass halfway with ice, then divide the Bloody Marys among them.
5. Garnish each with a pickled bean or celery stalk, and serve.