Whip up a Bloody Mary at home with just a few simple ingredients! Tomato juice, hot sauce Worcestershire, lemon juice, and of course some vodka, and seasonings. This is a flavorful tomato-based cocktail that will be perfect for brunch sipping.
You also might know a Bloody Mary as a hangover cure. This is a drink that is served up to help alleviate the unwanted hangover symptoms. It helps replenish electrolytes which can bring relief.
Now, if you are a fan of cocktails try my Drunken Gummy Bear cocktail or even this easy watermelon cocktail. Both are fruity and so delicious down to the last sips.
Reasons To Make This Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe…
- The savory cocktail recipe is full of flavor and versatile in how you top your cocktail.
- You can control how spicy you want your drink by the ingredients used. Great if you want a custom drink.
- Garnish with celery and pickles, or go crazy with bacon, shrimp, and more. Feel free to play around with toppings to have a fun drink that is full of flavor.
- This is a great cocktail for morning time or even brunch. But you could also sip at the end of a long day as well.
- You can also make this into a mocktail if you need a non-alcoholic version which would then be called a Virgin Mary.
What’s In A Blood Mary?
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this tomato-based drink. Now, you can customize of course with ingredients for the drink or the toppings and garnishes you pick.
- Vodka
- Tomato Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Hot Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Celery Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garnishes of Choice – Celery, pickle, olives, lemon slices, etc.
Variations to Recipe
There are truly endless ways you can alter the flavors of this cocktail to fit your needs and wants. Here are just a few of my favorite ways you can change up the ingredients for a whole new flavor level.
Bloody Maria – This is where you swap the vodka with tequila.
Easy Bloody Bull – Add in beef bouillon for a richer and savory flavor.
Bloody Caesar – Use Clamato juice in replace of tomato juice. Then use lime and celery for garnishing.
Virgin Mary – You will leave out the vodka and make this a non-alcoholic drink.
Bloody Pirate – Use dark rum in replace of vodka. It will add a whole new flavor to the cocktail.
What are some creative garnish ideas?
Here is a mix of ingredients that you might consider for garnishing your cocktail. Pick and choose what you want, or add in your twist with ingredients you don’t even see listed here.
- Celery Stick
- Whole Pickle or Pickle Spears
- Bacon or Candied Bacon
- Shrimp
- Mini Sandwiches
- Mini Burgers
- Olives or Stuffed Olives
- Cheese
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Beef Jerky
- Cucumber Slices
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Lobster Claw
- Herbs
- Pepperoncini Peppers
Tips For Success
Flavor And Spice
When you are making the drink you can add less or more tomato juice, hot sauce, etc. This is going to allow you to control how spicy or mild the cocktail is. Now, if you are not a fan of spice at all, feel free to leave out the hot sauce or reach for a mild one.
Quality Ingredients
You will find that tomato juice is a stand-out ingredient and using quality is key. Otherwise, it will affect the overall flavor of the drink.
Serve Over Ice
I recommend serving your Bloody Mary over a glass of ice. It is best when it is served chilled. You will find that refrigerating all your ingredients ahead of time is good as well, so it is ultra cold when you mix it up.
Strength Of Cocktail
Adding less vodka will make a milder flavored cocktail. Or if you want it a bit stronger then add an extra splash or two of the vodka. I just always recommend drinking responsibly.
Rimming Glass
If you want to rim the glass you are welcome to. Just rub a lime or lemon wedge around the rim of the glass. Then take some chili powder, salt, or even a spice mix and place on a plate. Then dip the rim of the glass in the seasonings. This will add extra flavor to lick as you are sipping.
FAQs
What type of vodka is best for a Bloody Mary?
A neutral-flavored vodka is best as it is going to create that kick without taking on flavors. I recommend reaching for a smooth and clean-tasting vodka like Absolut, Tito’s, or even a Smirnoff. It will add the punch without the flavor.
Now you are welcome to play around with a smokey vodka or even a craft vodka that might have a unique flavor. This could be fun to try out for sure.
Can I make a large batch for a party?
Go right ahead and make a large batch of Bloody Marys to serve up a crowd. Just mix the ingredients and then serve over ice and enjoy. I do recommend making and serving right away for the best flavor.
Drink Recipes
Bloody Mary
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1 & ½ ounces vodka
- 3 ounces tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 4 dashes hot sauce
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Your favorite garnishes
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Add your favorite garnishes and enjoy.
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