It’s #BritishTomatoFortnight and what better time to talk about this classic cocktail with a twist.
Did you know if you add absinthe to a Bloody Mary the result is a bloody fairy? Try for yourself the next time you’re looking for a brunch pick-me-up!
1.5 oz vodka (or your best 40% abv neutral home-distilled spirit)
4 oz tomato juice
¼ oz fresh lemon juice
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Cholula hot sauce or Tabasco
Dash of salt
4-5 heavy grindings of black pepper
3-5 drops of absinthe
Combine in a tall glass, add ice, and stir to mix. Garnish with a celery stick or slice of cucumber.