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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.