bloody mary recipe

Bloody Mary Recipe

This bloody mary recipe is a classic brunch cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and bold savory seasonings. It is easy to customize into a spicy bloody mary recipe, a virgin bloody mary recipe without alcohol, or even a simple bloody mary recipe using V8 or ready-made mix. This homemade bloody mary recipe balances tangy, salty, and spicy flavors, making it one of the best bloody mary recipe options for beginners and experienced home bartenders alike. Explore similar recipes like Bloody Mary Recipe for any occasion.

bloody mary recipe with mix
bloody mary recipe with mix

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice or V8 tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dashes hot sauce such as Tabasco
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch celery salt, plus extra for rimming the glass
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh parsley sprig for garnish
  • 2 green olives for garnish
  • Lime wedge and celery stalk for serving

Directions

  • Pour celery salt onto a small plate, rub the rim of a tall glass with a lemon or lime wedge, and coat the rim evenly with celery salt.
  • Fill the prepared glass completely with ice and set it aside to chill.
  • In a shaker or mixing jug, add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a small pinch of celery salt.
  • Add ice to the shaker and gently shake or stir until the mixture is well combined and chilled without over-diluting.
  • Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice for a clean and balanced flavor.
  • Garnish with a parsley sprig, green olives, a lime wedge, and a celery stalk before serving.
bloody mary recipe with tomato juice
bloody mary recipe with tomato juice

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Notes: Adjust heat by adding more hot sauce for a best spicy bloody mary recipe, or omit vodka for a virgin bloody mary recipe. Tomato juice can be replaced with Clamato for a clamato bloody mary recipe or Zing Zang mix for a quick and easy version. Measurements can be converted to milliliters for a bloody mary recipe in ml or adapted for UK and Australian preferences.