Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys

Garnish

1. 2 small celery ribs, minced
2. 2 tablespoons minced onion
3. 1 medium green heirloom tomato, such as a Green Zebra, minced
4. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
5. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
6. Salt

Bloody Mary

1. 1 1/2 pounds chilled red tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2. 1/2 cup chilled vodka
3. 1 cup ice cubes
4. 1 teaspoon tomato paste
5. 1/2 small red chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
6. 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
7. 4 medium celery ribs and 4 thin green chiles (optional), for serving

1. MAKE THE BLOODY MARY In a bowl, toss the celery with the onion, tomato, lemon zest and juice and season with salt. Refrigerate while you make the drinks.
2. In a blender, puree the tomatoes, vodka, ice, tomato paste, chile and celery salt; pour into glasses. Spoon the garnish on top, add a celery rib and chile to each glass and serve.