Tomato Juice Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Wash and Prepare Tomatoes

   Wash the fresh ripe tomatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Remove any stems or blemishes from the tomatoes.

2. 2

   Chop Tomatoes

   Cut the tomatoes into quarters and place them into a large bowl. This will make it easier to blend them later.

3. 3

   Blend Tomatoes

   Using a blender or food processor, blend the chopped tomatoes until smooth. You may need to do this in batches if your blender is not large enough.

4. 4

   Strain the Mixture

   Pour the blended tomatoes through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher to separate the juice from the pulp and seeds. Use a spoon to press down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   In the bowl or pitcher containing the tomato juice, add 1 cup of water, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, 2 tbs of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of celery salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

6. 6

   Add Fresh Basil

   Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the tomato juice mixture for added flavor.

7. 7

   Taste and Adjust Seasoning

   Taste the tomato juice and adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

8. 8

   Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the tomato juice for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled in glasses, garnished with a basil leaf if desired.