Use a clean 8–12 oz jar. Add smashed garlic cloves, quartered onion, chopped green and red bell peppers, black peppercorns, lemon and lime peels, and Demitri's seasoning to the jar.

Pour 1 cup vodka over the aromatics so everything is submerged. Seal the jar tightly.

Infuse at room temperature for 4–6 hours for a pronounced fresh vegetal and garlic note; for a milder infusion refrigerate and steep 12–24 hours. Taste every few hours to reach desired intensity.

When desired flavor is reached, strain the vodka through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth into a clean container, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard solids. The finished infused vodka can be used immediately and will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Bloody Mary Mix (per cocktail)

Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice.

Add 2 oz of the garlic & veggie infused vodka to the shaker.

Pour in 6 oz tomato juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 0.5 tsp Demitri's seasoning (or celery salt), 0.5 tsp prepared horseradish, 2 dashes hot sauce, and 0.25 oz pickle juice (if using).

Season with 6 grinds fresh black pepper.

Stir gently for 20–30 seconds to chill and integrate—Bloody Mary is traditionally stirred, not shaken, to avoid frothing.

Taste and adjust seasoning: add more hot sauce, Worcestershire, or lemon to suit your preference.

Fill a highball or pint glass with fresh ice and strain the mixed Bloody Mary into the glass.

Garnish & Protein

Season the jumbo prawns with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper.

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the prawns 1–1.5 minutes per side until opaque and just cooked through. Remove and let rest briefly; squeeze a bit of lemon over them for brightness.

Trim the celery stalk, leaving a few leafy bits if desired. Run the lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and, if desired, dip the rim into a mix of Demitri's seasoning or celery salt.

Garnish the Bloody Mary with the seared jumbo prawns (skewered or perched on the rim), the celery stalk, and the lemon wedge. Serve immediately.