photo credit: Chef Martin Lopez
1 cup Vodka
2 1/2 cups plain tomato juice
Juice of one lemon
2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. Tangerine Sriracha
2 oz. Tangerine juice
Zest 1/2 tangerine or more if you like
Garnish with celery stalk, stuffed olives or any cocktail condiments that suit your fancy!
Makes 2 generous servings
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