Borscht, No-Cook Beet

Ingredients

• 2 19-oz. cans beets
• 1 48-oz. can tomato juice
• 1 litre (about 2 pints, 4-1/2 cups) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup sugar (artificial sweetener can be used)
• 1 to 2 tbsp. lemon juice, to taste