Mexican Sangrita

Molly53's Note:

A zingy way to use up the bounty of garden tomatoes and a traditional accompaniment to tequila. When you're ready for the fun, drink the tequila, follow with very cold sangrita, then lime. You can simplify the whole preparation by using canned juices, but the result won't be quite as good as when you use fresh tomatoes and fruits. Use any leftover sangrita as marinade for meat. Chilling time not included in preparation time.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 2 ½ lbs tomatoes , peeled and chopped
• 4 oranges , juice of
• 1 lemon , juice of
• 2 limes , juice of
• 3 -4 green chilies , seeded (canned is fine)
• 1 medium onion , peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce or ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• salt , to taste
• lime slice

Directions:

1. Place first eight ingredients into a blender; whirl until smooth.
2. Add salt to taste.
3. Refrigerate until very cold.