Virgin Marys

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Comfort Classics Closeup

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

3 stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 dashes hot sauce, or to taste (recommended: Tabasco)
2 limes, juiced
1 (48-ounce) bottle tomato juice (recommended: Sacramanto)

Directions

Cut the celery in large dice, including the leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the horseradish, shallot, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, kosher salt, Tabasco and lime juice and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher, add the tomato juice, and stir.

Pour into tall glasses and serve each with the top half of a celery stalk.

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Armine Los Angeles, CA 10-31-2009
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Any drink that excludes alcohol is referenced as VIRGIN - and the Bloody Mary is no exception. This was an excellent recipe,... I have used it many times. I think that individual with the "Virgin Mary" issues should get a reality check. Keep bringing those delicious recipes Ina!Read more
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Lynn Miami, FL 06-19-2009
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Hail, Mary!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

To the uppity and misguided 'Catholic' - Yours is a little satirical parody, right? Or else the 'papal entry' you made is a... triumph of bad taste. The recipe is scrumptious as is the contessa. The rating should be 5 stars, and look what one cranky-pants did to the math!Read more
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CORALIE claremont, CA 06-16-2009
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Excellent drink! Thanks Ina!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

To comment on the 1 star rating given by the Roman Catholics; I am very surprized those comments even got through. It's... absolutely rediculous. I thought all comments were screened???? There should be no religious or political comments about any recipe. Anyway; this was a wonderful drink, and non-alcoholic too! Loved it Ina, as I do most all of your recipes. I always end up with your recipes for my parties. Read more
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Ted Des Moines, IA 06-15-2009
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We serve this in our bar now!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thank you Ina!!! After seeing this episode I made a large batch for the bar that I work at. We did a blind taste test with... the customers and they ALL picked your recipe as the favorite. After 10 years, we have changed our recipe to yours! (We did add a couple garlic cloves.)Read more
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Mike Des Plaines, IL 06-14-2009
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Great Drink
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a party had vodka on the side for those guests who wanted a kick. Glad Barbara was not invited. She is... someone very hungry for attention. She needs help. Thanks Ina, you are always on the money!Read more
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Tammy Spanishfork , UT 04-29-2009
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Whoa!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I find the two comments absolutely hilarious! It's just a drink! Not an attack on the virgin mary! I think it would be... wise if you explored these unnecessarily harsh feelings with a professional. It sounds like there may be some underlying issues with you. And I am sure that Ina's popularity will not be affected by your banning her show. Definitely your loss!Read more