Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
- 4 oz (120 ml) Tomato Juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 2–3 dashes Hot Sauce (like Tabasco, adjust to taste)
- Pinch Celery Salt
- Pinch Ground Black Pepper
- Pinch Smoked Paprika (optional)
- Ice (enough to fill the glass)
Garnish Options
- Celery stalk
- Lemon wedge
- Pickle spear
- Olives
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bacon strip
Instructions
- Prepare the glass:
Rim a tall glass (like a pint or highball) with lemon juice and celery salt, if desired. Then fill the glass with ice. - Mix the drink:
In a cocktail shaker or directly in the glass, combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). - Shake or stir:
If using a shaker, fill it with ice and shake briefly to chill the drink. Otherwise, stir well in the glass. - Pour and garnish:
Pour the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice. Garnish with your choice of celery stalk, lemon wedge, olives, or any other toppings you like. - Serve immediately and enjoy the savory kick!
Tips:
- Customize the spiciness with additional hot sauce or even a pinch of horseradish.
- Experiment with flavored vodkas, like pepper or cucumber, for a unique twist.
- The garnishes can be as creative or simple as you like—turn it into a full meal if you wish!
