Fill the prepared glass with ice (about 1 cup). Add 1 oz Smirnoff vodka, 3 oz Mott's Clamato juice, 0.25 oz pickle juice and 0.25 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.

Season

Add 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3 dashes hot sauce, 1 tsp celery salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently with a bar spoon 10–15 seconds to combine and chill.

Garnish and adjust

Taste and adjust spiciness or saltiness: add more hot sauce, pickle juice or celery salt to suit your preference. Garnish with a pickle spear and lime wedge on the rim.

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp Skewer (served with cocktail)

If using wooden skewers, soak in warm water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Thread 3 large shrimp onto the skewer.

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbs olive oil and 1/2 tbs butter. Once shimmering, add minced garlic and sauté 10–15 seconds until fragrant—do not let it brown.

Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Season with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika. Cook 1.5–2 minutes on the first side until edges turn opaque.

Flip the skewer and cook another 1–1.5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through (total cook time 3–4 minutes depending on size). During the last 30 seconds, squeeze 1/2 tsp lemon juice over the shrimp and spoon pan juices over them.

Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley. Allow to rest 30 seconds, then serve the skewer alongside the cocktail for guests to enjoy. Optional: place skewer across the top of the glass or on a small side plate.