Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary is a savory and robust non-alcoholic cocktail, essentially a Bloody Mary without the vodka. It's a flavorful blend of tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and various spices, offering a rich, tangy, and slightly spicy kick.
Prepare glass with ice
Fill a tall glass (like a highball or Collins glass) with 1 serving of ice.
💡 Tips:
- •A well-chilled glass helps keep the drink colder longer.
Combine ingredients
Pour 6 ounces (180 ml) chilled tomato juice into the glass. Add 0.5 ounce (15 ml) fresh lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2-3 dashes hot sauce, 1 pinch celery salt, and 1 pinch black pepper.
💡 Tips:
- •Adjust hot sauce and spices to your desired level of heat and flavor. Fresh lemon juice is key for brightness.
Stir thoroughly
Stir the mixture vigorously with a bar spoon or long spoon for about 10-15 seconds to ensure all ingredients are well combined and chilled.
💡 Tips:
- •Thorough stirring helps to integrate the spices and sauces fully.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with 1 celery stalk and optionally 1 lemon wedge. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips:
- •The celery stalk is a classic and functional garnish, adding aroma and a snack.
- 💡For a thicker or richer Virgin Mary, use a higher quality tomato juice or a blend of tomato and V8 juice.
- 💡Experiment with different hot sauces or add a dash of horseradish for an extra kick.
- 💡Add a pickled green bean, olive, or gherkin to the garnish for more flavor and visual appeal.
- 💡You can prepare a batch of the seasoned tomato juice ahead of time and chill it for quick serving.
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