Bloody Mary: Vodka, Tomato, and Savory Spice
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Ingredients 🧂🥕
- Vodka60 ml
- Tomato Juice150 ml
- Worcestershire Sauce0.1 ml
- Tabasco Sauce0.05 ml
- Lemons1.1 pcs
- Celery0.06 pcs
- Salt1 g
- Pepper black1 g
- Ice Cubes125 g
Instructions 👩🍳
Step-by-step:
- Prepare the glass and lemon: Fill a highball glass with ice, squeeze the lemon and remove any seeds. Refer to the illustrated recipe for the exact details.
- Combine vodka and juices: Pour vodka, tomato juice and lemon juice into the glass.
- Season and stir: Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir until the juices and seasoning are evenly blended with the vodka.
- Garnish and serve: Finish the Bloody Mary with the prepared celery and serve with the ice in the glass.
Bloody Mary: Savory Tomato, Lemon, and a Peppery Finish
Tomato, lemon and a peppery kick: a Bloody Mary brings something savory to cocktail hour. Crisp celery gives you a bite between sips, and the heat is yours to adjust. A few olives or a warm savory pastry make good company.
Tomato with a tangy edge
Vodka is the spirit base, tomato juice gives the drink body, and lemon adds acidity. Worcestershire sauce brings savory depth, Tabasco adds heat, and salt and black pepper finish the seasoning. Celery is the garnish; ice keeps the drink cold.
Tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce may already contain salt, so taste the mixture before adding more. Check the sauce label if you avoid fish: some Worcestershire sauces contain anchovies.
Stir for flavor in every sip
Stirring spreads the lemon juice, sauces and seasonings through the tomato juice. This drink does not need a shaker. Use chilled juice and fresh ice, then serve promptly: melting ice keeps adding water as the glass sits.
Wash the lemon and celery under running water before preparing them, and use clean utensils. Keep prepared juice, cut garnish and any tomato mixture covered and refrigerated.
Small adjustments make a difference
- Change one seasoning at a time: Stir and taste with a clean spoon to judge what each addition does.
- Go slowly with a new hot sauce: Bottles can differ in heat, so leave room to add more.
- Keep the garnish easy to handle: A manageable piece of celery leaves space to sip comfortably.
Optional extras for a sharper bite
Try a little horseradish if you enjoy its pungent flavor. Olives, pickles or an extra lemon wedge are other optional additions. Choose the ones you enjoy without crowding the glass.
A savory drink for the snack table
Eggs, breakfast potatoes or savory pastries go well with the seasoned tomato juice. For a smaller spread, put out olives and pickled vegetables alongside the celery garnish.
For a tequila-based relative, try the Bloody Maria. Lime and paprika give that tomato cocktail a different flavor.
Make the base ahead
Mix the tomato juice and seasonings in advance and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Stir the base again before using it, then add vodka and fresh ice close to serving. Keep garnish chilled separately and follow the storage directions on opened juice and sauce bottles.
Frequently asked questions
Should I shake this Bloody Mary?
No. Stir it thoroughly in the serving glass to distribute the juice and seasonings.
Why does it taste salty before I add salt?
The tomato juice and Worcestershire sauce may already contain it. Taste their combined flavor before seasoning further.
How should I keep leftover tomato mix?
Refrigerate it promptly in a clean, covered container. Follow the juice's storage directions and stir before using.
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