Mom'S Tomato Cocktail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. tomato juice
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 c. water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
pinch of celery salt
2 Tbsp. catsup
2 c. orange juice

Preparation

Simmer all ingredients for 20 minutes; chill.
Strain and serve.
Garnish with celery stalk, if desired, or \"doctor up\" otherwise.