Bloody Mary Piquant

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup premium vodka
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon capers
• 1 1/4 cups spicy hot V8 (use regular V8 to tone down the delicious heat)
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• kosher salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Kahlua (optional)
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce, to taste
• celery rib
• lemon wedge (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a blender or food processor combine vodka, red onions, lemon juice, jalapeño, Dijon mustard and capers and puree until smooth.

2. 2

   Add V8, horseradish, celery salt, ground pepper, Worcestershire, and salt and blend.

3. 3

   IF you like your Bloody Mary on the slightly thick side then pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Add Kahlua and Tabasco and stir.

4. 4

   IF you like your Bloody Marys on the thin side, then strain into tall glass filled with ice. Add Kahlua and Tabasco and stir.

5. 5

   Serve with lemon wedge and celery rib.