Here’s a way to clone the famous and very popular Bloody Mary

Mix from that couple with only a letter as a last name. It’s

a simple-to-make blend of tomato juice and spices with some

prepared horseradish and canned jalapeno juice thrown in for

a “spicier, zestier” drink. Mix this with vodka over ice and

you’ve got a delicious cocktail. But if you’re not in the mood

to get zoinked, this clone recipe is also a great way to kick

up your tomato juice, just for drinking straight.

1 46-ounce can tomato juice

4 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons juice from canned jalapenos (nacho slices)

3 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

dash garlic

1. Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher. Store covered

in the refrigerator.

2. Directions for mixing a drink, as per the original mix: “Add

3 parts Mr & Mrs T Rich & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix to 1 part vodka,

gin, rum or tequila, over ice. Mr & Mrs T Rich & Spicy Bloody

Mary Mix is also delicious by itself. Simply pour over ice and

serve.”

Makes 52 ounces.