Ingredients

12 ounces vine-ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (or to taste), such as Tabasco

1/2 teaspoon celery seeds

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 cups canned tomato juice

1 cup chilled vodka

Garnish: pickled okra and lemon wedges

Preparation

Freeze tomato wedges for at least 4 hours.

Puree tomatoes, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, celery seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Stir in tomato juice and vodka. Divide among 4 chilled glasses. Garnish with okra and lemon wedges.