The Bloody Mary is a savory, spicy, and tangy cocktail that is a classic brunch staple. Its blend of vodka, tomato juice, and bold seasonings makes it a complex and flavorful drink that’s also known as a hangover cure.
Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
Highball or pint glass
Cocktail pick
Bar spoon
Prepare the Glass:
Rim the glass with lemon juice and dip it into a plate of celery salt (optional).
Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
Mix the Cocktail:
In a shaker or mixing glass, add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Add ice and gently roll (do not shake) the mixture back and forth between the shaker and another glass to mix and chill without over-diluting.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with a celery stick, lemon wedge, and a skewer of olives and cherry tomatoes.
Add additional garnishes such as pickled green beans or bacon for a more elaborate presentation.
Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and the garnishes are fresh.
The traditional Bloody Mary is served in a tall glass to accommodate the ice and garnish.
Appetizers: Deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon.
Main Course: Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, breakfast burrito.
Dessert: Savory scones, spicy cheese straws, or jalapeño cornbread.
Spicy Bloody Mary: Add more hot sauce or muddle fresh jalapeño slices in the shaker.
Smoky Bloody Mary: Use mezcal instead of vodka for a smoky, complex flavor.
Bloody Maria: Substitute tequila for vodka to give it a Mexican flair.
Red Snapper: Use gin instead of vodka for a herbal, juniper-forward twist.
Virgin Mary: Omit the alcohol and add a splash of club soda for a non-alcoholic version.
Clamato Bloody Caesar: Replace tomato juice with Clamato juice for a briny, Canadian version.
The Bloody Mary is believed to have been created in the 1920s at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, originally named the "Bucket of Blood."
It was later refined and popularized in the U.S. during the 1930s, where it became known as the Bloody Mary.
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