(non-alcoholic drink)

Ingredients :

• 3 lbs (1.5 kg) tomatoes
• ½ cup (125 ml) water
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 stick celery, sliced
• 4 sprigs basil or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried basil
• 3 sprigs parsley
• ½ bay leaf
• pinch salt
• pinch paprika
• dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sherry
• lemon juice

Procedure :

1. Put the tomatoes into a pan with the water, onion, celery and herbs.
2. Simmer until the tomatoes have broken up. Strain, then season to taste with salt, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, sherry and a dash of lemon juice.
3. Pour into a glass and chill before serving.

Makes approximately 4 cups (1 L)