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Classic Bloody Mary

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A classic Bloody Mary in a chilled glass with celery, lemon, cracked pepper, and ice on a brunch table.
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The Bloody Mary is a savory brunch cocktail built around bright tomato juice, citrus, pepper, spice, and a crisp celery garnish.

Stir the drink gently over ice instead of shaking it, tasting as you go so the Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and hot sauce stay balanced rather than overpowering the tomato.

Chill the tomato juice and vodka before mixing. A cold base means less melting ice and a more concentrated, refreshing drink.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with brunch foods such as eggs, smoked salmon, avocado toast, or a crisp salad. Add olives, pickles, or a lemon wedge to the rim.

Close-up of a chilled Bloody Mary with condensation, celery, lemon, pepper, and olives.

Recipe Notes

Mix the base without ice up to one day ahead and refrigerate. Stir well, pour over fresh ice, and garnish just before serving.

A classic Bloody Mary in a chilled glass with celery, lemon, cracked pepper, and ice on a brunch table.

Classic Bloody Mary

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A savory tomato cocktail balanced with lemon, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, and celery salt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Cocktail
  • 2 cups tomato juice chilled
  • 4 oz vodka chilled
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups ice
Garnishes
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 wedges lemon
  • 4 green olives

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Two tall glasses
  • Jigger

Method
 

Mix:
  1. Add the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper to a mixing glass.
  2. Stir gently until well combined. Taste and adjust the lemon, heat, or seasoning.
Serve:
  1. Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the Bloody Mary between them.
  2. Garnish each glass with celery, a lemon wedge, and olives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic Virgin Mary, replace the vodka with an equal amount of extra tomato juice or chilled vegetable juice.
  • A pinch of smoked paprika adds gentle depth without making the drink sweeter.

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