Spicy Tomato Lime Drink

Ingredients

• 500 ml Tomato Juice (freshly pressed or store‑bought, no added salt)
• 30 ml Tabasco Sauce (about 2 tbsp, adjust to heat preference)
• 1 piece Lime (cut into 3 wedges and juiced)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (helps balance acidity)
• 1 pinch Salt (enhances flavor)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (generously ground, fresh if possible)

Instructions

1. Prepare Lime

   Wash the lime, cut it into three wedges on the cutting board using the knife.

   Time: PT1M

2. Juice Lime

   Squeeze the three lime wedges over the mixing pitcher, extracting as much juice as possible. Use a lime squeezer or press with a fork.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add Sugar, Salt and Pepper

   Add 1 tsp granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the pitcher.

   Time: PT30S

4. Pour Tomato Juice

   Measure 500 ml fresh tomato juice and pour it into the pitcher.

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5. Add Tabasco

   Add 30 ml (about 2 tbsp) Tabasco sauce. Because the creator loves a lot of heat, feel free to increase up to 45 ml for extra spice.

   Time: PT30S

6. Mix Thoroughly

   Using the wooden spoon, stir the mixture vigorously for about 30 seconds until everything is well combined and the sugar is fully dissolved.

   Time: PT30S

7. Taste and Adjust

   Taste the drink. If it’s too acidic, add a tiny pinch more sugar; if too spicy, add a splash more tomato juice.

   Time: PT30S

8. Serve

   Pour the spicy tomato lime drink into glasses over ice if desired, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

38

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g