Badassery Magazine Issue 3 August | Page 27

SPICY DILL PICKLE VODKA In a 1L jar, combine all vodka ingredients. Close lid and place in a cool, dry place overnight. Vodka needs to sit for at least 12 hours but can sit for up to 3 weeks. After 3 weeks strain and discard ingredients. Vodka will last for up to a year stored in a cool, dry place. SPICY DILL PICKLE BLOODY MARY Dip a tall glass in lemon juice and then into rimmer mix. Fill glass with ice, add 1-2 oz Spicy Dill Vodka, add Bloody Mary Mix to the top of the glass, mix, and garnish. Repeat as needed. BLOODY MARY MIX In a blender or food processor, blend tomatoes and tomato paste until smooth. Add to pitcher. Using a juicer, juice celery, peppers, cucumber, lime and lemon. Add vegetable juice, pickle brine, worcestershire, and horseradish to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired - adding more pickle brine for tartness, worcestershire for funk, and horseradish for spice. Cover pitcher and let rest in fridge for at least 12 hours. After resting strain some or all solids out of juice depending on desired texture - leave some solids in to have a slightly chunky Bloody Mary. Make sure to squeeze all the juice from the solids. A BETTER RIMMER Combine salt, pepper, and celery seeds on a small plate. Extra rimmer can be kept in a sealed container for up to a month. About the Author Morgan is a chef and writer from Vancouver. Food is the center of her universe. She creates recipes and writes about food to spread the message of whole foods, home-cooking and connection to where our food is coming from and the effects it has on our world. Outside of cooking Morgan spends most of her time with her best friend and furry son, Taro, a rescued Jack Russell Terrier Cross who she thinks is the most handsome and smartest dog that ever lived. Her boyfriend, Alex, is increasingly jealous of Morgan’s obsession with Taro. shupessoups.com/blog   