Runner's Mark

Name: Runner's Mark Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz V-8 Vegetable Juice; 2 drp Tabasco Sauce; 2 drp Lemon Juice; 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce

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Runner's Mark is a savory vegetable juice cocktail blending V-8, Tabasco, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. It's a quick, tangy drink with bold umami and spice.

🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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4 oz V-8 Vegetable Juice
2 drp Tabasco Sauce
2 drp Lemon Juice
1 dash Worcestershire Sauce

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Instructions

1
Combine ingredients in old-fashioned glass over ice.
2
Stir, garnish with celery or scallion.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled, for brighter acidity that balances the savory vegetable base.
Add drops of Tabasco and Worcestershire gradually—taste as you go, since both are potent and salty.
Chill the V-8 juice beforehand to avoid excessive ice melt diluting the drink.
Stir gently with ice to combine flavors without over-oxidizing the vegetable juice.

Substitutions

V-8 Vegetable Juice → tomato juice or Clamato juice (lighter or briny alternative)
Tabasco Sauce → hot sauce of choice, such as Frank's RedHot or sriracha (adjust to taste)
Lemon Juice → lime juice (more acidic, shifts flavor profile to citrusy-tart)

Common Questions

What type of drink is Runner's Mark?

Runner's Mark is a savory cocktail made with vegetable juice as its base, seasoned with hot sauce, citrus, and Worcestershire for a bold, umami-forward flavor profile.