Best 8 Basic Bloody Mary Recipes

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The classic brunch cocktail, the Bloody Mary, is a versatile drink that can be enjoyed year-round. With its savory, slightly spicy flavor profile, it's the perfect accompaniment to a hearty meal. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a twist, there's a Bloody Mary out there for everyone. If you're new to making Bloody Marys, don't be intimidated - they're actually quite easy to make. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of know-how, you'll be able to create a delicious and refreshing Bloody Mary that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BLOODY MARY



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Horseradish makes this the best Bloody Mary recipe we've tasted. Without the horseradish, you'll have a more traditional Bloody Mary, and without the alcohol, you'll have a Virgin Mary. Serve with a stalk of celery, dill pickle spear or olives. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon celery salt, divided
1-1/2 to 2 cups ice cubes, divided
2 ounces vodka
1 cup tomato juice, chilled
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
Celery rib, pickle spear, green and ripe olives, cucumber slice and/or cocktail shrimp

Steps:

  • Using water, moisten rim of a highball glass. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon celery salt on a small plate; dip rim into salt. Discard remaining celery salt from plate. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Place remaining ice in prepared glass. , Add vodka, juices, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish if desired, pepper, remaining celery salt and pepper sauce to shaker; cover and shake until condensation forms on exterior, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST BLOODY MARY



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Enjoy the fresh taste of a made-from-scratch bloody mary. Discover the easy vodka-tomato cocktail recipe and get tips for making it better.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Brunch     Beverage     Cocktail

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 ounces vodka
3 ounces tomato juice
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Pinch celery salt
Pinch ground pepper
Hot sauce (to taste)
Optional: horseradish (to taste)
Garnish: lemon wedge , celery stalk, or pickle spear

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a highball glass filled with ice cubes, pour the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and horseradish (if using).
  • Stir well, or try rolling the drink . Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge, celery stalk, and/or pickle. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 20 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 348 mg, Sugar 20 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CLASSIC BLOODY MARY



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If you want to spice up that tomato juice, just use this classic bloody mary recipe serve in a salt-rimmed glass.

Provided by JASONS_GAL

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 2m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup ice cubes
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka
¾ cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (e.g., V-8)
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
salt and pepper to taste
1 stalk celery
2 stuffed green olives

Steps:

  • Salt the rim of a tall glass. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rim of the glass on a damp towel and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  • In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine the vodka, vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish with a stalk of celery and olives stuck onto a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2276.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

BASIC BLOODY MARY



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An easy version of the tomato-vodka cocktail - a classic.

Provided by Iliketo Bake

Categories     Vodka Drinks

Time 2m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
⅓ cup vodka

Steps:

  • In a large glass over ice, pour 1/2 can of tomato-vegetable juice cocktail. Stir in the vodka.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 822.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

BLOODY MARY



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This is one of my new adopted recipes. I have added some of the things I love in a Bloody Mary. Enjoy!!

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 ounces vodka
3 ounces tomato juice
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops Tabasco sauce
pepper
salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
green onions (optional) or pickled green bean, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub lemon or lime around rim of glass and then put the rim in margarita salt or Tony Chachers, if desired.
  • Add ice to glass.
  • Mix Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, Pepper, celery salt and horseradish (if using) and pour in glass.
  • Garnish with lemon or lime wedge, celery stalk, green onion or pickled green bean.

BEST EVER BLOODY MARY



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This is similar to Emerils, but a touch different. It will be the last bloody mary recipe you will ever want - I've tried several until I tweaked this one just right! Nothing like fresh.

Provided by Ann Cecile

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups tomato juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/3 cup pickle juice
1 ounce vodka, per drink

Steps:

  • In a blender combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pickle juice, and hot sauce and process until smooth. Transfer to a nonreactive container and add celery salt and black pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice.
  • Add 1 ounce of vodka to each glass, then fill the glass with the bloody mary mix. Stir well, and garnish each glass with your favorite veggie, pickle, celery, pickled green bean, or a pickled okra.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 380.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 1.1

BLOODY MARY RECIPE



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Learn how to make the ultimate bloody mary with our easy recipe. Turn up the Tabasco spice or dial it down to mix this classic vodka cocktail to your taste

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

large handful of ice
100ml vodka
500ml tomato juice
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 2 slices to serve
few shakes Worcestershire sauce
few shakes Tabasco (smoked Tabasco is nice)
pinch celery salt
pinch black pepper
2 celery sticks, to serve

Steps:

  • Place the ice in a large jug. Measure the vodka, tomato juice and lemon juice and pour it straight onto the ice.
  • Add 3 shakes of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco (or more if you like it very spicy) and a pinch of celery salt and pepper. Stir until the outside of the jug feels cold, then strain the cocktail into 2 tall glasses.
  • Top up with fresh ice, add a celery stick and lemon slice to both glasses and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

EASY BLOODY MARY



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Mix together tomato juice, amontillado sherry, vodka and sherry vinegar to make a bloody mary cocktail. Season to suit with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce

Provided by Diana Henry

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

small handful ice
200ml tomato juice
50ml vodka
2 tbsp amontillado sherry
1 tsp sherry vinegar , or to taste
pinch celery salt
Worcestershire sauce , to taste
Tabasco , to taste
squeeze of lemon juice
celery sticks and lemon wedges, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the ice in a tall glass. Pour over the tomato juice, vodka, amontillado and sherry vinegar. Stir in the celery salt, then season to taste with the Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and lemon juice. Taste again to see if more sherry vinegar is needed.
  • Serve with celery sticks, lemon wedges and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Bloody Mary:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your Bloody Mary will taste. This includes using fresh tomatoes, celery, and horseradish.
  • Make your own mix: Pre-made Bloody Mary mixes are often loaded with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Making your own mix allows you to control the ingredients and the flavor.
  • Add some heat: A little bit of heat can go a long way in a Bloody Mary. Try adding a dash of cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, or sriracha.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a Bloody Mary. Be creative and try different combinations of ingredients until you find one that you love.

Conclusion:

The Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavor and endless variations, there's a Bloody Mary out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful drink, give the Bloody Mary a try. You won't be disappointed.

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