Bloody Mary Cocktail
The Bloody Mary cocktail is a classic brunch drink that’s hard to beat. With its bold, zesty flavor and signature garnishes, it’s a drink that always stands out. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet weekend morning or serving a crowd, it’s a reliable favorite for any occasion.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t explain the joy I get when I order and consume a bloody Mary at the local restaurant. There is something so decadent about drinking it as you eat brunch fare.
And although I love the food served at brunch, the flavor of a well-made Bloody Mary is incomparable and what I most look forward to.
Variations on the cocktail
- The bloody Maria switches tequila for the vodka.
- The bloody Caeser is a Canadian version that adds clam juice.
- The Michelada switches out beer for the vodka.
- The red snapper is purported to be the original bloody Mary.
How to make a bloody Mary cocktail
What you’ll need
A cocktail shaker, a measuring glass, 4 martini picks, and tall glasses.
The ingredients are vodka, tomato juice, Clamato juice, olive brine, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, and some ground black pepper.
Measure out the vodka and Clamato juice.
Measure out the tomato juice and olive brine. My favorite is the brine from the Pearls brand of olives that are packaged in martini vermouth.
Yum.
Measure out the lemon juice and the prepared horseradish from Silver Spring. Their horseradish is out of this world. I am not a stranger to this brand, and luckily, the grocery store near me has it in stock. I highly recommend it.
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Shake Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce into the shaker.
Add the garnish to martini picks.
Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
Add new ice to the glasses and strain and divide the contents of the shaker between the two glasses.
I grind the pepper a few times over the glasses and place my speared olives and bacon in the cocktails.
Look at the floating horseradish! So good.
Yay, time to imbibe!
I hope you enjoyed this Bloody Mary cocktail recipe!
Other popular recipes made with juice
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Bloody Mary Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces tomato juice
- 4 ounces Clamato juice
- .50 ounce olive brine
- 6 dashes Tobasco sauce
- 6 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- .50 ounce lemon juice
- ground pepper
Garnish
Pimento olive for garnish
- 2 pieces bacon
- 4 green olives
Instructions
- Fill your shaker 1/2 full with ice.
- Add vodka, tomato juice and Clamato juice.4 ounces vodka, 4 ounces tomato juice, 4 ounces Clamato juice
- Add olive brine, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and lemon juice..50 ounce olive brine, 6 dashes Tobasco sauce, 6 dashes Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoon prepared horseradish, .50 ounce lemon juice
- Cap shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Add fresh ice to the glasses and strain and divide the ingredients between them. Time to add the garnish.2 pieces bacon, 4 green olives
- Freshly grind pepper on top of the drinks.ground pepper
- Sip, smile, and enjoy.
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Helpful tips
- I like to make my own Bloody Mary mix, but a good store-bought version works just fine if you’re short on time.
- This cocktail is easy to customize; adjust the heat, seasoning, and acidity to suit your taste.
- Garnishes are part of the fun. Try celery, shrimp, pickles, asparagus, lemon wedges, cocktail onions, cheese cubes, or a sprinkle of celery salt or Old Bay.
- If you can find Clamato, it adds a deeper, savory flavor. If not, regular tomato juice works well too.
Nutrition
Previously published in May of 2016.
I love having one of these with my brunch. Somehow, it doesn’t seem like brunch unless it’s accompanied by a bloody Mary!
I hope you enjoyed it Joyce. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you.
One of the very best cocktails – we love to serve these for a weekend brunch! Delicious – cheers!
It’s my favorite brunch cocktail! Cheers, Alexandra!
The clamato juice makes this really delicious! I love serving this for brunch with my husband! It’s a favorite of ours.
I agree on the clamato juice, Jamie! Thanks!
This is the Best Bloody Mary recipe that I have tried! My husband even loves it, Thank you for sharing!
I’m so happy to hear that Jo! Thanks for letting me know, Jo.
Your cocktail is what I was looking for. Yes, there are millions of Bloody Mary’s, but yours is the best. It is so true: it is the right balance of spice and sweet!
I’m so glad to hear that Irina! It is my favorite.