Mary on the Beach (Phase 1)

Mary on the Beach (Phase 1)
Description
Canned whole tomatoes add a deliciously pure and superconcentrated tomato flavor to this variation on a favorite brunch cocktail. In a rush? You can substitute 3 cups low-sodium tomato juice if you like. Or, if you have fresh tomatoes on hand, try making this Mary with fresh tomato juice: Use the ripest tomatoes whirled in a juicer.
Serves 4
 
Ingredients
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with juices
1 cup chilled water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Ice cubes
4 celery stalks, with leaves
4 lime wedges

Instructions
In a blender, puree tomatoes and their juices until smooth. Strain puree into a large pitcher, pushing liquid through the strainer with a rubber spatula; discard seeds. Add water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot-pepper sauce, celery seeds, and pepper to the pitcher; stir to combine.
Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour tomato mixture over ice, add a celery stalk and lime wedge to each glass, and serve.

Nutritional information:
Per 1-cup serving:
45 calories
0 g fat (0 g sat)
11 g carbohydrate
2 g protein
2 g fiber
340 mg sodium