Classic Bloody Mary
A savory tomato cocktail balanced with lemon, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, and celery salt.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Two tall glasses
- Jigger
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
Instructions
Mix:
- Add the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper to a mixing glass.
- Stir gently until well combined. Taste and adjust the lemon, heat, or seasoning.
Serve:
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the Bloody Mary between them.
- Garnish each glass with celery, a lemon wedge, and olives. Serve immediately.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gSodium: 720mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g