Virgin Mary Drink Recipe

The majority of drinkers will choose to buy tomato juice at the store instead of making it at home. But because tomato juice is the virgin mary, choosing the right one ensures the success of your drink. Take into consideration the following:

• Many cheap tomato juices have unnatural ingredients, dyes, and preservatives aimed at increasing their shelf life. Opt for an organic tomato juice instead, and try not to buy tomato juices from concentrate (a mix of tomato paste and water).
• Be mindful of the sodium content. Salt is used as a natural preservative and many tomato juices include a lot of it, so choose a lower sodium version, especially if you're serving pregnant women .
• Many tomato juices are sold in cans and are difficult to reseal. To prolong your juice's freshness, pour the juice into an airtight container, or consider buying smaller cans. Producers such as Sacramento Tomato Juice (aka Red Gold) sell packs of 5- to 6-ounce cans, which is perfect for a single virgin mary serving for one or two people.
• If you have the time to make your own juice, choose large tomato varieties such as beefsteak, Black Krim, red heirloom, or small and sweet cherry tomatoes. Remove the stems and use your electric juicer, or chop tomatoes into quarters and muddle them by hand. Strain out seeds after using either of these methods.

If you are planning on mixing up a big batch of the drink, store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Always keep it at 40 F or below and don't let it sit outside for more than a few minutes while pouring.