A lesser Bloody Mary

Makes 1 pitcher, Serves 4

20 ounces freshly squeezed tomato water. To achieve this, place 8 large ripe tomatoes in a bowl and squeeze the juice out of them. Sieve and discard most of the skin and seeds.

6 ounces vodka

6 ounces beef stock

4 ounces lemon juice

A few dashes Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon horseradish

1 teaspoon Tabasco

Pour all the ingredients in a pitcher filled with ice and stir well.

Serve in glasses rimmed with salt and pepper and a tomato skewer.

Add tomato skin, for garnish.

via Sweet Paul