Name: Bloody Mary Shrimp
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes about 50 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery (3 to 4 ribs); 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 6); 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup vodka (preferably Absolut Peppar); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons bottled horseradish (not drained), or to taste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Tabasco; Equipment: Chinese soupspoons; Garnish: diced avocado (optional)

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Shrimp cocktail meets everyone's favorite Sunday-morning drink. In other words, this is a vodka-infused shrimp cocktail in a spoon.

Cooks' notes:

· Shrimp can be cooked and tossed with vegetables 4 hours ahead, then chilled in a sealed bag. Bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before tossing with sauce. · Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

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