Chesapeake Bloody Mary

Ingredients:
1 46oz. can tomato juice
1 10.5oz. can beef broth
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. minced onion (dry)
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. celery seeds
1/4 tsp. hot sauce or to taste
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup vodka or to taste

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients except vodka.  Stir well and chill 8 hours or overnight.  Stir in vodka just before serving.  Serve over ice with stick of celery.  Makes 2 quarts. Tip: wet the rim of the serving glass and dip the rim in Old Bay Seasoning.  This makes a nice (and spicy) presentation.

Humidity Killer In A Tall Glass

Beat the heat with this refreshing beverage!

Ingredients:
1 6oz. can frozen limeade concentrate
1 18oz. can pineapple juice, chilled
1 seedless orange

Instructions:
Put the limeade concentrate into a 1 1/2 quart pitcher.  Add 3 cans of cold water and the pineapple juice and stir.  Slice unpeeled orange in half.  Slice halves into quarter inch slices.  Fill tall glass with ice and pour in juice mixture.  Put two orange half-rounds in each glass.  Enjoy!

Courtesy My Favorite Maryland Recipes by Helen Avalynne Tawes