Bloody Marys are a great brunch cocktail, and probably one of the very few alcoholic drinks considered acceptable at breakfast time.
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Why this recipe works
While the original Bloody Mary was simply equal parts tomato juice and vodka, over time it has evolved into an elaborate meal-worthy drink.
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Before you continue, be sure to check out this amazing Bloody Mary Charcuterie Board! It’s an awesome addition to brunch for a crowd, for football game watch parties, and more.
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Ingredients you will need
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How to Make a Bloody Mary
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Add celery salt to one shallow bowl and water to a second shallow bowl.
- Dip the rim of the glasses in the water, then in the salt.
- Fill glasses over halfway with ice.
- Add the vodka and Clamato or V8 juice.
- Add 2-4 dashes of hot sauce (more if you like it spicy) and 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and stir.
- Add a big squeeze of lime.
- You may like some A1 sauce or for a spicier version add some horseradish and dijon mustard. Add a dash of pickle juice for great flavor.
- Add a celery stick and meat stick or choice of meat to each drink.
- Using the cocktail picks add your favorite items for your drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s best not to shake a Bloody Mary. If using a shaker, just turn it over a few times.
You can make a pitcher by multiplying the number of drinks you want to make by the ingredient measurements. On the recipe card below, slide the servings bar to adjust the measurements automatically.
A Bloody Mary is not an “after dark” drink, but rather a day drink and can even be consumed in the morning as a “cure” for a hangover.
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Whether it’s to cure a hangover, or hosting a breakfast or brunch with friends, this Bloody Mary recipe with its variety of amazing toppings really hits the spot.
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Bloody Mary
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- Celery salt for rimming glass
- ¾ cup Clamato or V8 Juice
- ¼ cup Vodka your choice of brands per glass
- Hot sauce Tabasco, Cholula, Slap Yo Mama, Sriracha
- A1 sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Creamy horseradish
- Dijon mustard
Things You’ll Need
- Cocktail picks or Long toothpicks
- 2 shallow bowls
Before You Begin
- Bloody Marys are best served cold, so if the tomato juice and vodka are room temperature serve over ice.
- Because everyone builds their drink differently, the nutrition facts only include the tomato juice and vodka.
Instructions
- Add celery salt to one shallow bowl and water to a second shallow bowl.
- Dip the rim of the glasses in the water, then in the salt.
- Fill glasses over halfway with ice.
- Add the vodka and Clamato or V8 juice.
- Add 2-4 dashes of hot sauce (more if you like it spicy) and 2-3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and stir.
- Add a big squeeze of lime.
- You may like some A1 sauce or for a spicier version add some horseradish and dijon mustard. Add a dash of pickle juice for great flavor.
- Add a celery stick and meat stick or choice of meat to each drink.
- Using the cocktail picks add your favorite items for your drink.
Nutrition
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Stacy McGrath says
Yum! Can’t wait to try this one out!