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.