In a large pitcher or jar, add 16 oz tomato juice, 1 tsp prepared horseradish, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp celery salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp granulated sugar. Whisk or stir vigorously until combined and sugar dissolves.

Taste and adjust seasoning: add more hot sauce for heat, more horseradish for bite, or more lemon for brightness. Chill mix in refrigerator at least 1 hour (or overnight) to let flavors meld.

Rim and Glass Prep

Prepare rim seasoning by combining 1 tbsp coarse kosher salt, 1/2 tsp celery salt, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper on a small plate. Mix evenly.

Rub the lemon wedge around the outer rim of a tall Collins or pint glass to moisten. Dip the rim into the seasoning mixture, twisting to coat evenly. Set glass aside.

Fill the rimmed glass with 3 large ice cubes and set aside.

Assemble Cocktail

In a mixing glass or shaker filled with a few ice cubes, pour 2 oz vodka, 4 oz chilled house Bloody Mary mix, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes hot sauce, 1/2 tsp prepared horseradish, a pinch of ground black pepper and a pinch of celery salt.

Gently roll the mixture between the mixing glass and a second glass or stir with a bar spoon for 10–15 seconds to chill and integrate without over-diluting.

Strain (or pour) the cocktail into the prepared rimmed glass over the ice cubes.

Garnish

Skewer 2 pickled okra and 2 cocktail olives on a short cocktail pick (or place them directly into the glass).

Add an optional celery stalk and place a lemon wedge on the rim or inside the drink. Serve immediately.