Ingredients

24ozvegetable cocktail

1tspcelery seed

1tbspblack pepper,freshly ground

1lime juice

1lemon juice

3tbsphorseradish,freshly grated

1tspworcestershire sauce

tabasco sauce,to taste

8ozvodka

4celery stalk

1lime

4tspbalsamic vinegar

Preparation

In a large pitcher, combine the vegetable cocktail, celery seed, pepper, citrus juices, 2 tablespoons of the horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco and stir well to combine.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Fill 4 glasses with ice. Add 2 ounces vodka to each and fill ¾ full with the vegetable cocktail.

Sprinkle with remaining horseradish, place 1 celery stalk in each glass, and squeeze a lime wedge over each glass before dropping the wedge into the glass.

Float a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar on the top of each drink and serve.