Savor the Bold Flavors of Summer with Grilled Gazpacho Bloody Mary

This recipe combines the refreshing flavors of gazpacho with the spicy kick of a classic Bloody Mary, all with a smoky twist from grilling the vegetables. Perfect for a summer brunch or cocktail hour, this dish brings together the best of both worlds in a unique and delicious way.

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
• 1 cucumber, halved
• 1 small red onion, halved
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• Garnishes: celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon wedges

Directions

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
2. Brush tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, red onion, and garlic with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill vegetables until charred and softened, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove vegetables from grill and let cool slightly. Peel garlic cloves.
5. In a blender, combine grilled vegetables, tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and celery salt. Blend until smooth.
6. Pour mixture into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon wedges.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky, savory flavors of your Grilled Gazpacho Bloody Mary.

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