Refreshing and Easy Homemade Tomato Juice Cocktail

Enjoy a refreshing and easy-to-make homemade tomato juice cocktail. This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and spices to create a delicious and healthy drink. It can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for cocktails like Bloody Marys. In just a few simple steps, you can have a homemade tomato juice cocktail that is far superior to any store-bought version. Perfect for brunch or a relaxing afternoon drink, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Ice cubes, for serving
• Celery stalks and lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds and cores. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
2. Chop the celery stalks, onion, and garlic cloves.
3. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatoes, celery, onion, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into a fine-mesh sieve placed over a large bowl. Press on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
5. Discard the remaining pulp and transfer the strained juice back into the blender or food processor.
6. Add Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, celery salt, hot sauce, and black pepper to the blender. Blend until well combined.
7. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning according to preference.
8. Chill the tomato juice cocktail in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tomato juice cocktail over the ice.
10. Garnish each glass with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge.
11. Enjoy the refreshing homemade tomato juice cocktail!

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