Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice (about 1 cup). Add 2 oz vodka, 4 oz housemade Bloody Mary mix, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 0.5 tsp celery salt, and 0.25 tsp smoked paprika (if using).

Shake or roll

Secure the shaker and give it a firm but brief shake (8–10 seconds) to chill and slightly dilute, or alternatively roll the mixture between two mixing glasses 6–8 times if you prefer less foam.

Strain and serve

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixed cocktail into the glass. Adjust seasoning to taste with an extra dash of hot sauce, Worcestershire, or celery salt if desired.

Garnish / Antipasto Skewer

Assemble skewer

Take one cocktail skewer and thread the antipasto items in this order (or in the order you prefer): one cocktail olive, one folded slice of cured meat, one cheese cube, one pickled pearl onion, and one pepperoncini. Press gently so the components sit snugly on the skewer. If using a long celery stalk, place it alongside the skewer in the glass for additional garnish.

Finish and present

Perch the assembled skewer across the rim of the glass or insert it vertically into the drink. Add the reserved lemon wedge to the rim or onto the skewer. Serve immediately with a straw and a small spoon if the guest wants to enjoy the antipasto separately.