Chef and TV host Emeril Lagasse serves these Cajun-style drinks during Mardi Gras. “You can’t go wrong with a Bloody in the morning,” he says. “Kicking them up with the extra spice will make sure you’re awake and ready for the day.”
Drinks
Emeril Lagasse’s Cajun Bloody Mary
A super spicy kicked-up eye-opener
photo: Courtesy of Emeril’s Homebase
Ingredients
Yield: One small pitcher
1½ cups tomato juice
¾ cup vodka
1½ tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1½ tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. Emeril's Original Essence
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp. cayenne
For garnish: pickled green beans or okra, cocktail onions, celery stalks
Preparation
Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a small pitcher and stir to combine. Refrigerate until well chilled, up to several days in advance. Serve over ice with garnishes on each glass.
Recipe from Emeril Lagasse, chef and TV host
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