“Well, look at that, Clemmy,” said my father. “Ha! I’ve left him speechless. Score one for the old man.”
I sank into the chair and put my head into my hands.
The servant reappeared, set a Bloody Dixie on the table in front of me, and murmured, “I hope you still like these, sir. Thought you might need it. Welcome home.”
When he disappeared again it was to the sound of my soft, disbelieving laughter.
BLOODY DIXIE
Makes 4 servings
· 1 32-ounce bottle of tomato juice
· 2 ounces vodka
· 1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish (or prepared)
· 1 tablespoon lemon juice
· 1 tablespoon hot sauce
· 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
· dash of celery salt
· dash of pepper
· 4 slices cooked bacon
· 4 ribs celery
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