Bloody Mary Mix Recipe Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped (preferably Roma or vine-ripened for their rich taste)
• 1/2 cup celery stalks, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons), strained
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (adds a sharp kick)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for savory umami)
• 1 teaspoon salt (balances flavors, enhances overall taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (adds heat, adds mild heat and pungency)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (smoked flavor, deepens complexity)
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt (classic seasoning, provides herbaceous saltiness)
• 3 dashes hot sauce (customizes heat, adds spicy tang)
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (adjust sweetness if tomatoes are too tart, optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (adds earthy warmth, optional)
• Splash of pickle juice (for extra tang and zing, optional)
• Few drops liquid smoke (to deepen smoky notes, optional)