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.
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
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
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
- Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip it in celery salt to coat.
- Fill the glass with cubed ice.
- Combine the vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, horseradish and a pinch of celery salt in a shaker.
- Roll gently with a little ice to mix and chill without aerating.
- Strain into the rimmed glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a celery stick and serve.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- highball glass
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value vodka and tomato juice shaken with the usual seasonings.
Better
Decent vodka, good tomato juice and a proper spice build with a celery salt rim.
Ultimate
A from-scratch spiced tomato base with premium vodka, fresh horseradish and a loaded garnish.