1 qt. tomato juice
1 handful dried celery tops (or 1 stalk celery, cut in chunks)
1 (1/4 inch thick) slice onion
6 whole cloves
2 tbsp. sugar
3 drops Tabasco sauce
Juice of 1 lemon

Put all ingredients except lemon juice in pan; bring to boiling and then simmer for 20 minutes. Strain, add juice of lemon and cool. If tomato juice is too thick, add a small amount of water. Serve cold or hot.