Spicy Tomato Cocktail Food

SPICY TOMATO JUICE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in glass pan. Heat throughly. Pour into 6 pint jars process in water bath 30 minutes.

SPICY TOMATO JUICE

Steps:

• Quarter tomatoes; place in a 6-qt. Dutch oven. Add celery, onions, green pepper and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, rinse five 1-quart plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Cool tomato mixture slightly; put through a sieve or food mill. Return to pan. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool. , Fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen juice in refrigerator before serving.

HOMEMADE TOMATO JUICE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Blend 2 cups water, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, and salt together in a blender until smooth; pour into a 1/2 gallon container. Stir 3 cups water into mixture. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour. Add 1 more cup water if juice is too thick.

TOMATO AND TEQUILA

Steps:

• In a large glass, combine tomato juice, tequila, and lime juice. Add ice and several dashes hot-pepper sauce, and garnish with cilantro.

CLASSIC BLOODY MARY

Steps:

• Salt the rim of a tall glass. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rim of the glass on a damp towel and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
• In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine the vodka, vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish with a stalk of celery and olives stuck onto a toothpick.

SPICY SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH TOMATO AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine tomato juice, clam juice, vinegar, cilantro sprigs, chilies and Worcestershire sauce in medium saucepan. Boil until sauce is slightly thickened and reduced to 1 2/3 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain into medium bowl.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Cool.
• Add shrimp, tomato, green onions, chopped cilantro, lime juice and sugar to sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until cold, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.) Garnish with lime wedges.