A Bloody Mary is a savory vodka-based cocktail built on tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco, delivering bold umami and heat in one glass. It's a versatile brunch drink that tolerates endless garnish and seasoning variations.
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Shake with ice and strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.
A wedge of lime may be added.
Prepare the mix (tomato juice, seasonings, lemon juice) up to 24 hours in advance in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator. Add vodka and ice immediately before serving.
Yes. Combine tomato juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a pitcher up to 24 hours ahead. Add vodka and ice just before serving.
Any neutral, smooth vodka works well—the tomato juice and seasonings are the stars. Mid-range vodka is ideal; premium vodka is unnecessary.
Start with 2–3 drops of Tabasco, then taste and add more. Worcestershire provides savory depth without heat; adjust salt and pepper to suit your palate.
Clamato juice creates a Bloody Caesar (popular in Canada). Tomato sauce thinned with water works in a pinch but lacks the juice's freshness.
Celery stalk, lime wedge, olives, bacon, shrimp, and pickled vegetables are classic. Anchor them on the rim or spear them through ice.
