SPICED TOMATO BEVERAGE

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This zesty beverage recipe from my Uncle Merle will awaken all your senses! Skip the vodka for a nonalcoholic drink.-Ron Roth, Three Rivers, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 to 6 drops hot pepper sauce
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Ice cubes
16 ounces vodka, optional
8 celery ribs, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until chilled., If desired, place ice in a glass. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add 2 ounces vodka and 1 cup tomato mixture to shaker; cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with a celery rib. Repeat with remaining vodka, tomato mixture and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.