Classic Bloody Mary Recipe
A savory vodka cocktail with tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and a celery and lemon garnish.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ cup tomato juice low sodium preferred
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-3 dashes hot sauce adjust to taste
- 4-6 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp beef bouillon granules optional
- 1 dash soy sauce optional
- 1 celery stalk for garnish
- 1 lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Chill. Fill a cocktail shaker with a scoop of ice.
- Add. Pour in the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, and all of the seasonings.
- Shake. Shake for 10 seconds, then strain into a tall glass of fresh ice.
- Garnish. Add the celery stalk and lemon wedge and serve right away.
Notes
Substitutions: Gin or tequila can replace the vodka, or leave it out for a virgin version.
Tips: Taste the tomato base before adding vodka and adjust the heat.
Storage: Keep leftover tomato base without vodka covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.