Hand-Crafted Tumeric Bloody Mary

It's summer, it's hot, and we need more bloody marys in our lives... (or at least I do). Check below for an all natural, lower sodium, and guilt-free bloody mary recipe - YUM!

EASY RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 4 ounces fresh tomato juice (lower sodium if possible)
• 1 ounce pickle juice 
• 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
• ½ tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoon turmeric, to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil, parsley or cilantro (optional) - I use cilantro!
• few dashes of worcestershire sauce (vegan options available)
• 2 ounces vodka (or make without for a delicious virgin option)
• 1/2 teaspoon horseradish or hot sauce (I prefer Sriracha or tabasco)
• Veggies veggies veggies! 

Instructions - Easy at 1,2,3

1. Mix all liquid ingredients, pepper, and turmeric.

2. Garnish glass with salt/pepper rim (using lemon slice to moisten the glass prior) 

3. Pile on the veggies! In past versions I have used green beans, asparagus, carrots, radish, or even okra!  BAM - Salad in a glass! :)