PICANTE BLOODY MARY

The Bloody Mary was first made in the 1920s at Harry’s Bar in Paris, France, by Ferdinand Petiot. For a change try my ersion using tequilla.

Makes 12 Servings

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
3–5 serranos, stemmed and seeded (to taste)
1 bunch cilantro (fresh coriander), stemmed and
chopped (reserve some sprigs for garnish)
1 46-ounce can picante V-8® juice
¾ cup tequilla or vodka, chilled
Salt to taste
Blend first three ingredients in blender. Mix with V-8®
Juice and tequilla. Strain into a pitcher; twice if necessary.

Serve in a hi-ball glass over ice; salt to taste.Add a sprig of cilantro or a slice of lime for garnish.