Swamp Thing

Name: Swamp Thing
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatillos (about 3.5 ounces); 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 3.5 ounces); 2 stalks celery; 1/2 c. cilantro; 1 small jalapeño, seeded; 1/4 c. lime juice; 2 tbsp. horseradish, squeezed of excess moisture; 1 tbsp. pepperoncini brine; 1/2 tsp. green Tabasco; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 oz. vodka; Pepperoncini and red chili flakes, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 1, 2019

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Mike Garten

Yields:

2 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

Swap in green tomatillos for tomato juice to make this eerie upgrade of a classic Bloody Mary.

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Ingredients

4 medium tomatillos (about 3.5 ounces)
2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped (about 3.5 ounces)
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup cilantro
1 small jalapeño, seeded
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbsp. horseradish, squeezed of excess moisture
1 Tbsp. pepperoncini brine
1/2 tsp. green Tabasco
Kosher salt and pepper
4 oz. vodka
Pepperoncini and red chili flakes, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In blender, puree tomatillos, cucumber, celery, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice until very smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through medium-mesh sieve into pitcher, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible.
2. Step 2Whisk in horseradish, pepperoncini brine, hot sauce, 1/4 tsp pepper, and pinch salt. Stir in vodka and serve over ice with pepperoncini and red chili flakes if desired.

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