Spicy Bloody Marys with Pickled Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes & Peas

Ingredients

• 4 cups tomato juice
• 1 – 1 1/2 cups vodka ((more or less, to taste))
• 3 tablespoons Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish ((or more if you like it hot!))
• 2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• 1 - 3 teaspoons hot sauce ((like Tabasco))
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of smoked paprika ((optional))
• Lime juice
• Chili lime salt ((like Tajin))
• Ice
• Celery stalks (lemon wedges, and pickled skewers (see below))
• 1/2 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/4 cup Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic (sliced)
• Fresh dill sprigs ((optional))
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (pierced with a toothpick)
• 1/4 cup Marukan Seasoned Gourmet Rice Vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic (smashed)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Fresh basil or thyme sprigs
• 2 cups fresh snap peas (trimmed)
• 3/4 cup Marukan Seasoned Rice Vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove (peeled and lightly smashed)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 – 5 black peppercorns

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Shrimp ---

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients in a small jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Skewer for garnish.

3. 3

   --- For the Cherry Tomatoes ---

4. 4

   Bring vinegar, water, salt, and sugar to a boil. Pour over tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in a heat-safe jar. Cool, then refrigerate.

5. 5

   --- Bloody Mary ---

6. 6

   Bring a small pot of water to a boil and have a bowl with ice water standing by. Blanch the peas for 30 – 45 seconds then immediately transfer to the ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain and pat dry.

7. 7

   Bring vinegar, water, garlic, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and peppercorns to a simmer.

8. 8

   Place the peas in a clean jar and pour the brine over. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.

9. 9

   --- Assemble Your Bloody Mary ---

10. 10

    In a pitcher, combine all Bloody Mary mix ingredients and stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings.

11. 11

    Dip the rim of the glasses in lime juice then in the chili lime salt to rim the edges. Fill glasses with ice and pour in Bloody Mary mix.

12. 12

    Skewer your pickled shrimp, tomatoes, and peas on cocktail picks or bamboo skewers.

13. 13

    Garnish each drink with a celery stalk, a lemon wedge, and a loaded skewer.