Lunch: Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

Recipe by Kane Burnette It's hard to beat the spicy bite of a good bloody mary on warm summer mornings. Seasoned with fresh basil, cilantro, and chives, this drink received the highest rating from Southern Living's test kitchen.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1 1/3 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup pepper vodka
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 to 3 tsp. green hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Large pinch of celery salt
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Garnishes: pickled okra, lemon wedges

Instructions

Combine first 3 ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Press leaves against bottom of cup using a muddler or wooden spoon to release flavors; stir in tomato juice and next 7 ingredients. Transfer half of mixture to a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
Place ice in cocktail shaker, filling halfway full. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a glass over ice. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture. Garnish, if desired.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Absolut Peppar Vodka and Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce.
Kane's Bloody Mary: Substitute regular vodka for pepper vodka. Proceed with recipe as directed.

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