Bloody Mary Pickles

From DELISH on instagram --these bloody mary pickles  were easy to make and we will be serving as part of our next cocktail or even better on their own!!

3 small cucumbers, such as Persians, ends trimmed and quartered lengthwise

3 lemon rounds

1/3 c. tomato juice

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. prepared horseradish

1/2 tsp. black peppercorns

1/2 tsp. salt

1 garlic clove, cut into thirds

Dash of hot sauce

1/4 c. vodka

1. Pack cucumbers, lemon rounds, and garlic into a 16-oz. glass jar.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, peppercorns, salt, and hot sauce. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vodka. 
3. Pour over cucumbers. Let cool completely, then seal with lid and refrigerate until cold.