Classic Bloody Mary Recipe
This classic Bloody Mary recipe blends vodka with tangy tomato juice, savory seasonings, and a hint of spice. Perfect for brunch or an evening cocktail, it's customizable with variations like Bloody Maria or Asian Bloody Mary for unique flavor twists.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 lime wedge
- 2 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces tomato juice
- ¾ ounce lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 2 splashes hot sauce
- 2 splashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- 1 dash paprika
- Ice
- Garnishes optional: Parsley sprig, basil sprig, green olives, pickles, pepper, lime wedge, celery stalk.
Variations:
Bloody Maria:
- Substitute tequila for vodka.
Asian Bloody Mary:
- Replace horseradish, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce, sriracha, and wasabi. Garnish with a cucumber slice and lime wheel.
Green Mary:
- Use green tomatillo juice instead of tomato juice. Garnish with cucumber slices and a lime wheel.
Bacon Bloody Mary:
- Use bacon-infused vodka. Garnish with cooked bacon strips.
Seafood Bloody Mary:
- Substitute tomato juice with clamato juice and add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning. Garnish with a cooked shrimp skewer and lemon wedge.
Instructions
- Spread the celery salt on a small plate.
- Run the lime wedge along the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into the celery salt to coat.
- Squeeze the lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, paprika, and a pinch of celery salt to the shaker. Fill it with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice and garnish as desired.
Notes
- For a milder version, adjust the hot sauce and horseradish to taste.
- Experiment with garnishes to suit your preference or occasion.
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and enjoy it as a Virgin Mary.
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