Ultimate Bloody Mary Cocktail

The Ultimate Bloody Mary Cocktail

"Craving a wake-up call? This Bloody Mary recipe is your answer. We're talking spicy tomato juice, tangy vodka, and a whole smorgasbord of savory garnishes. Think smoky bacon, briny olives, and a crispy celery stalk. This isn't just a drink, it's a brunch party in a glass. Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up!"

Bloody Mary Cocktail

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups tomato juice

  • 4 oz vodka (choose your favorite brand!)

  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to your spice tolerance)

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp celery salt (plus extra for rimming glasses)

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Ice cubes

Garnishes (optional but encouraged):

  • Celery stalks

  • Pickle spears

  • Lemon wedges

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Cooked shrimp skewers

Instructions:

  1. Prep the glasses: Run a lemon wedge around the rim of two highball glasses and dip the rims into a plate of celery salt.

  2. Mix the cocktail: In a shaker or mixing glass, combine tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

  3. Assemble: Fill the prepared glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over. Garnish with your choice of toppings.



Chef David Wilmott

Chef • Author • Culinary Entrepreneur

Chef David A. Wilmott is the chef and creative force behind Forks247 and Forks & Flavors. Drawing from years in professional kitchens, catering, private dining, and restaurant experience, he brings chef-level thinking into everyday cooking through recipes, practical kitchen guidance, Kitchen Studio, and the Meal After Meal series. His approach is built around bold flavor, useful technique, and helping home cooks become more confident in the kitchen

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