Bloody Mary recipe
A savory classic combining vodka, seasoned tomato juice, and bright citrus for a bold, refreshing morning drink.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball Glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Tomato Juice
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 dashes Hot Sauce
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
How to make a Bloody Mary
- Rim a highball glass with seasoned salt and fill it with ice cubes.
- Add the vodka, tomato juice, and fresh lemon juice to a mixing glass.
- Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll the mixture gently between two vessels to combine without aerating excessively.
- Strain or pour into the prepared highball glass and garnish with celery.
Garnish
Garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge.
Pro tip
Rolling the ingredients back and forth between two shaker tins thoroughly blends the thick tomato juice and spices without creating foam or watering down the drink.
History of the Bloody Mary
The origin of this savory cocktail is often traced to the 1920s at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, where a bartender named Fernand Petiot combined vodka and tomato juice. Over the subsequent decades, bartenders across American clubs added spices, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce to create the iconic brunch staple known today.
Flavour profile
Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Rich
Variations
- Bloody Maria — Substitute reposado tequila for vodka for an earthy agave profile.
- Red Snapper — Swap vodka for London dry gin to add botanical complexity.
- Virgin Mary — Omit the vodka entirely for a flavorful alcohol-free refreshment.
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