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
Time8 min
Cost / serving£3.60
Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Better version

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

Per serving£3.60
Total cost£3.60
Time8 min
Bloody Mary
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml premium vodka
  • 120 ml good tomato juice , chilled
  • 15 ml lemon juice , freshly squeezed
  • 4 Worcestershire sauce , dashes
  • 4 Tabasco , dashes
  • ½ tsp prepared horseradish
  • cubed ice , to fill
  • Garnish
  • 1 pinch celery salt , plus extra for the rim
  • 1 celery stick , to garnish

Method

  1. Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip it in celery salt to coat.
  2. Fill the glass with cubed ice.
  3. Combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, horseradish and a pinch of celery salt in a shaker.
  4. Roll gently with a little ice to mix and chill without aerating.
  5. Strain into the rimmed glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with a celery stick and serve.

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.