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Bloody Marias

If you don't like cilantro, simply substitute basil.
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 medium celery stalks roughly chopped
  • 1 large shallot roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 pounds tomatoes about 10, quartered
  • 1 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons siracha
  • 1 cup white tequila

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, pulse the celery, shallot, and garlic, until finely chopped. Alternatively, you can do this by hand.
  • Add the celery mixture along with the tomatoes, cilantro, and salt to a large, non-reactive saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, then cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until the tomatoes have begun releasing their juices, about 20 minutes.
  • Crush the tomatoes with a potato masher, fork, or ladle to break them apart. Cook for another 20 minutes, until very soft and soupy.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or food mill.
  • Stir in the lime juice and siracha. Taste for seasoning.
  • Chill in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • To serve, dust the tops of 4 glasses with a little salt. Add 1/4 cup of tequila, followed by 1 cup of the spicy tomato juice, and stir to combine. Garnish with celery sticks, lemon slivers, and plenty of herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g