Cheap and Dirty Garden Mary Recipe

Name: Cheap and Dirty Garden Mary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces vodka; 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can spicy hot V8; ½ tablespoon ponzu sauce (lime citrus dressing and sauce); 14 small green bell pepper; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; 1 pinch salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 24 ounces bloody mary mix; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 dash hot sauce, if desired; 1 lemon

Servings: persons

4 ounces vodka
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can spicy hot V8
½ tablespoon ponzu sauce (lime citrus dressing and sauce)
14 small green bell pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
24 ounces bloody mary mix
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 dash hot sauce, if desired
1 lemon

1
If desired, salt the rims of 4 glasses, run a lime around the rim and dip each glass in salt (if you dont enjoy so much salt, serve it naked).
2
Grind oregano and celery seed in food processor or blender.
3
Add 1/4 small green pepper and pulse until mushy and blended.
4
Add lime sauce, salt, pepper, Bloody Mary mix, V8, ketchup and a dash of hot sauce (if desired).
5
Blend well.
6
Add ice to 4 glasses.
7
Pour 1 shot of vodka in each.
8
Pour Bloody Mary mixture over and stir with a stalk of leafy celery.
9
Cut lemon into slices.
10
Garnish with leafy celery and a lemon slice.
11
So good!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces vodka, 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can spicy hot V8, ½ tablespoon ponzu sauce (lime citrus dressing and sauce), 14 small green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cheap and Dirty Garden Mary falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheap and Dirty Garden Mary

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