Bloody Mary
Vodka · Highball
The ultimate brunch cocktail, this savory drink combines vodka with tomato juice and spices. Created in the 1920s, it's both a cocktail and a meal in a glass.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | Celery stalk, olives, pickles |
| ABV | 14% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | savory, spicy, umami, brunch |
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Tomato Juice4 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.5 oz
- Worcestershire Sauce3 dashes
- Hot Sauce2 dashes
- Celery Salt1 pinch
- Ice1 cup
Method
- Rim glass with celery salt
- Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings to shaker
- Roll between shakers to mix
- Strain into celery salt-rimmed glass over ice
- Garnish elaborately with celery, olives, and pickles
Pro Tips
- Roll between shakers — don't shake. Shaking aerates the tomato into foam and ruins texture.
- Fresh horseradish, not bottled, elevates this immeasurably.
- Make the mix the night before; the spices integrate and the flavor deepens overnight.