Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Press leaves against bottom of cup using a muddler or wooden spoon to release flavors; stir in tomato juice and next 7 ingredients.
2. 2
   Transfer half of mixture to a 2-cup glass measuring cup.
3. 3
   Place ice in cocktail shaker, filling halfway full. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a glass over ice. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture.
4. 4
   Garnish, if desired.
5. 5
   Note: For testing purposes only, we used Absolut Peppar Vodka and Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce.
6. 6
   Kane's Bloody Mary: Substitute regular vodka for pepper vodka. Proceed with recipe as directed.