Bloody Mary
Cocktails American

Bloody Mary

The savoury, spiced brunch classic. The tiers build from a quick value mix to a from-scratch spiced tomato base with premium vodka, fresh horseradish and a loaded garnish.

Serves1
Time5 min
Cost / serving£2.00
Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Value vodka and tomato juice shaken with the usual seasonings.

Per serving£2.00
Total cost£2.00
Time5 min
Bloody Mary
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml value vodka
  • 120 ml tomato juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 Worcestershire sauce , dashes
  • 3 hot pepper sauce , dashes
  • salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 1 slice lemon , to garnish
  • ice cubes , to fill

Method

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce to a shaker with a little ice.
  3. Roll the mixture gently between the shaker and glass a few times to mix without frothing.
  4. Pour into the prepared glass, season with salt and pepper and garnish with a lemon slice.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£2.00 / serving · 5 min

Value vodka and tomato juice shaken with the usual seasonings.

Better
£3.60 / serving · 8 min

Decent vodka, good tomato juice and a proper spice build with a celery salt rim.

Ultimate
£6.20 / serving · 15 min

A from-scratch spiced tomato base with premium vodka, fresh horseradish and a loaded garnish.