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This delicious morning mocktail — Mary Mock — is made like its alcoholic counterpart, just leave out the strong spirits.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups high-quality tomato juice (low sodium and organic preferred).
• ⅓ cup olive juice or dill pickle juice.
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, adjusted to your spice preference.
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use vegan Worcestershire sauce for a vegan version).
• 2 teaspoons green hot sauce (such as green Tabasco or Cholula).
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.
• ½ teaspoon black pepper.
• 1 teaspoon celery salt.
• Ice cubes.
• Garnishes: Celery stalks, lemon wedges, olives, gherkins.

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a pitcher or large container, combine the tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, green hot sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, pepper, and celery salt.

Mix Well: Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to combine the flavors.
Chill (Optional): For a more developed flavor, cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour or even overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve: Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Pour the Virgin Mary mixture over the ice in each glass.
Garnish: Garnish each drink with a celery stick, a lemon wedge, and your preferred additions like olives or gherkins.