Jackie’s Famous Just-Picked Bloody Mary



Ingredients

3 or 4 large, juicy tomatoes (Beefsteak or Big Boy)
1 bunch scallions (chop 3, keep the rest for garnish)
1 jalapeño pepper with seeds, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. A1 Steak Sauce
2 Tbsp. powdered or granular beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. horseradish
Crushed ice
1.5 oz. vodka

Preparation

• Peel and chop the tomatoes. Using a food mill, food processor or blender, whir them until smooth. Pour the juice through a strainer to remove the seeds.

• Place 4 cups of the tomato juice, along with the scallions, jalapeños, steak sauce, bouillon and horseradish, in a blender and process until smooth.

• Fill an 8-ounce glass with crushed ice. Pour the vodka over the ice, then add the tomato mixture. Stir. Garnish with whole scallions.