Bloody Mary à la The Tree and Vine

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 oz vodka
• 12 oz tomato juice
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 teaspoons Bourbon Barrel Worcestershire sauce from The Tree and Vine
• 12 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon celery salt, plus more to rim glasses
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

For garnish (as desired):

• 4-8 strips Balsamic Glazed Bacon
• Stuffed olives from The Tree and Vine
• Pickled green beans from The Tree and Vine
• Pickled okra
• 4 stalks celery
• Bloody Mary Medley from The Tree and Vine

Directions:

1. Rim 4 highball glasses with celery salt and fill each with ice.
2. In a large pitcher or cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, celery salt, and prepared horseradish.
3. Stir or shake well until the horseradish is fully incorporated and the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired, adding more Tabasco for heat, Worcestershire for savoriness, or lemon juice for brightness.
5. Divide the Bloody Mary mixture evenly among the prepared glasses.
6. Garnish each drink with a celery stalk and any combination of balsamic-glazed bacon, stuffed olives, pickled green beans, and pickled okra. Serve immediately.