This mocktail mimics a spicy Bloody Mary without the alcohol. Consider serving it in Bloody Mary tumblers with skewers of fresh vegetables and a green olive for each guest.
Ingredients
48oz tomato juice cocktaillow sodium
3cupsfiltered water
2cupsassorted sliced vegetablesroots, onions, green and red bell peppers, etc.*
4 tomatoeschopped
2ribscelerychopped
1largecarrotschopped
1bunchparsley
2tablespoonsfresh basil
2teaspoonsfinely chopped fresh rosemary
2bay leaves
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
½teaspoonfennel seeds
Instructions
In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine tomato juice, water, vegetables, and herbs.
Bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes.
Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl, pressing firmly with a wooden spoon to extract all the juices, or process through a food mill. Discard pulp.
Serve hot or cold.
Freezes beautifully in 1 cup measures.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Avoid cabbage family vegetables as they impart too strong a flavor
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