Party-in-a-Shot-Glass Oyster Shooters

• 2 (12-ounce) cans V8, tomato juice, or Clamato juice, chilled
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 to 4 shakes Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 dozen fresh oysters (about 2 pounds)
• Vodka
• Halved lime slices, for garnish

1. In a large (at least 2-cup capacity) pitcher, stir together the V8, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Cajun seasoning, celery salt, and pepper.
2. Refrigerate until ready to assemble the oyster shooters.
3. Set 12 (1 1/2-ounce capacity or more) shot glasses on a decorative tray.
4. Spoon 1 oyster into each, top with 2 tablespoons tomato mix, and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours ahead.
5. Just before serving, float 1 teaspoon vodka on top.
6. Garnish with lime slices.
7. The Bloody Mary mix can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated.
8. Assemble the shooters, including the oysters, up to 2 hours before you plan to serve them.
9. Float the vodka on top just before serving.
10. Make it effortless: buy your favorite Bloody Mary mix and use it for instant oyster shooters.
11. If you wish, spice it up with a few of your own additions, such as celery salt, prepared horseradish, or Cajun seasoning.

horseradish, freshly squeezed lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, cajun seasoning, celery salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh oysters, vodka

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/party-in-a-shot-glass-oyster-shooters-382662 (may not work)