Shrimp Bloody Marys

Ingredients

• 8 large shrimp
• 6 oz (175 ml) vodka
• dash Worcestershire and Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 24 oz (750 ml) tomato juice
• 4 small celery stalks
• 4 lemon wedges

1. Cook the shrimp in a pot of lightly salted boiling water until just cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Drain, place in ice-cold water to chill, and then drain well. Peel the shrimp, leaving the tip of the tail attached. Devein, if desired.
3. Fill 4 tall glasses half-full with ice cubes. Divide the vodka among the glasses, and then add the Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce and black pepper.
4. Pour in the tomato juice. Garnish each drink with a celery stalk and lemon wedge.
5. Hook 2 shrimp on the rim of each glass and serve.