Sweet, succulent prawns are the perfect match for the spicy Bloody Mary shot. Delight guests this Christmas with some exciting canapés – including this delicious twist on a Bloody Mary.
Ingredients
- 500 ml (17 fl oz) good-quality tomato juice, chilled
- 150 ml (5 fl oz (¼ pint)) vodka
- Zest and juice 1 unwaxed lemon, plus a little extra for the glasses
- 2-3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. tabasco
- 1 tsp. celery salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. crushed sea salt
- 1 lime sliced and cut into 16 small pieces
- 16 large cooked tail-on prawns
TO SERVE
Directions
- Measure tomato juice, vodka, lemon zest and juice into a large non-metallic jug. Add Worcestershire sauce, tabasco and a pinch of salt. Stir well and add more to taste. Cover and chill for at least 1hr or until ready to serve.
- Mix the celery salt, pepper and sea salt together on a small plate. Dip the rims of 16 shot glasses into a little lemon juice or water to wet, then dip into the salt and pepper mix to coat the edge. Set aside.
- When ready to serve, place a prawn onto the edge of the glass. Carefully pour the Bloody Mary into the shot glasses.
Make cocktail mix up to a day ahead; cover and chill. Stir well before pouring into prepared glasses.
