Bloody Mary
A savory and spicy classic cocktail, the Bloody Mary is a complex blend of vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, and various spices, often garnished elaborately. It's renowned as a popular brunch drink and hangover cure.
Prepare the glass
If desired, rim a highball glass (or pint glass) with celery salt. To do this, moisten the rim with a lemon wedge, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of celery salt. Fill the glass with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •A celery salt rim adds an extra layer of savory flavor.
Combine ingredients
In a separate mixing glass or cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka, 4 ounces (120 ml) tomato juice, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) fresh lemon juice, 2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce, 1 pinch celery salt, and 1 pinch black pepper.
💡 Tips:
- •Adjust the hot sauce and Worcestershire to your preferred level of spice and umami.
Stir or roll
Stir the mixture well with a bar spoon, or 'roll' the mixture by pouring it back and forth between two shakers (without ice) to thoroughly combine the ingredients without over-diluting. Do not shake vigorously as it can over-aerate the tomato juice.
💡 Tips:
- •Rolling preserves the body of the tomato juice better than shaking.
Pour and garnish
Pour the mixed drink into the prepared highball glass filled with ice. Garnish elaborately with 1 stalk celery and 1 lemon wedge. Add 1 green olive (if desired).
💡 Tips:
- •Get creative with garnishes! Bacon strips, pickled asparagus, or shrimp are popular additions.
- 💡Use fresh, high-quality tomato juice and lemon juice for the best flavor.
- 💡Adjust the spices (Worcestershire, Tabasco, celery salt, black pepper) to your personal taste.
- 💡For a 'Virgin Mary', simply omit the vodka.
- 💡Prepare a batch of the seasoned tomato juice mix ahead of time for quicker service during brunch.
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