For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• Salted water + 1 bay leaf (for boiling)

Cocktail Sauce Base:

• 1½ cups Clamato juice (or tomato juice with clam juice)

• ½ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice

• 1–2 tbsp hot sauce (Valentina or Tapatío)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp prepared horseradish (optional)

Mix-Ins:

• ½ cup red onion, diced

• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced

• 1 large tomato, diced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes:

• Lime wedges

• Jalapeño slices

• Tajín seasoning

• Extra hot sauce

• Crackers or tortilla chips