Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

A savory, tangy vodka cocktail built on tomato juice and a peppery kick.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 150/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This classic brunch cocktail balances tomato juice with horseradish, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a savory, spiced profile. A celery salt and black pepper rim adds texture, while a garnish of celery and pickled vegetables makes it as much snack as drink. Serve alongside eggs and bacon for a weekend brunch centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 lime wedge, for rimming glass
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 salt, to taste
  • 1 black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 stalk celery, with leaves, for garnish
  • 1 lime wedge, for garnish

Method

  1. On a small plate, stir together the celery salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then dip the rim into the celery salt mixture to coat.

  2. Fill the rimmed glass with ice cubes.

  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and smoked paprika.

  4. Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to combine.

  5. Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. Pour the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass.

  7. Garnish with the celery stalk and a lime wedge, then serve immediately.

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Bloody Mary

This classic brunch cocktail balances tomato juice with horseradish, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a savory, spiced profile. A celery salt and black pepper rim adds texture, while a garnish of celery and pickled vegetables makes it as much snack as drink. Serve alongside eggs and bacon for a weekend brunch centerpiece.

5 min 1 serving 150 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 lime wedge, for rimming glass
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 salt, to taste
  • 1 black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 stalk celery, with leaves, for garnish
  • 1 lime wedge, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    On a small plate, stir together the celery salt and coarsely ground black pepper. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then dip the rim into the celery salt mixture to coat.

  2. 2

    Fill the rimmed glass with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and smoked paprika.

  4. 4

    Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to combine.

  5. 5

    Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Pour the mixture over the ice in the prepared glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish with the celery stalk and a lime wedge, then serve immediately.