The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

 

Prep: 3 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 3 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 cocktail

The Bloody Mary is an iconic cocktail, perfect for brunch, a hangover remedy, or enjoying on a chilly day. Created in the 1920s, it's a versatile drink that can be customized to suit your taste.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3 ounces tomato juice (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1 pinch celery salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional, to taste)
• Lemon wedge (for garnish)
• Celery stalk or pickle spear (for garnish)

Steps to Make It

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Prepare the glass: In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Add seasonings: Add the hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and horseradish (if using).
4. Mix the drink: Stir well, or try rolling the drink between two glasses.
5. Adjust seasonings: Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
6. Garnish: Garnish with a lemon wedge, celery stalk, and/or pickle. Serve and enjoy.

Big Batch Bloody Mary Mix

Perfect for entertaining or keeping a pitcher in the fridge for quick drinks.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (32 ounces) tomato juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons horseradish (optional)

Steps

1. Mix ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir well, taste, and adjust the seasonings.
2. Refrigerate: Refrigerate for up to one week.
3. Serve: When ready to serve, pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka in an ice-filled glass and add the bloody mary mix.
4. Optional: To spike the entire pitcher, add two cups of vodka.

Tips for Making Your Best Bloody Mary

• Vodka Choice: The choice of vodka is not critical, but mid-range vodkas are recommended for a better taste.
• Tomato Juice: Use good quality tomato juice without unnecessary additives or sodium. Fresh tomato juice made with ripe tomatoes is best.
• Hot Sauce: Use a good hot sauce like Tabasco or Cholula, and start with less, adding more to suit your taste.
• Garnishes: Classic garnishes include a celery stalk, pickle, lemon wedge, skewered peppers, olives, cocktail onions, cubed cheese, cooked shrimp, crisp bacon, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley.

How Strong Is a Bloody Mary?

The Bloody Mary is a relatively gentle drink with an alcohol content around 10 percent ABV (20 proof), similar to a light wine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 315
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 68g
• Protein: 8g

Enjoy your Bloody Mary with your favorite garnishes and adjustments to make it perfect for your taste!