Bloody Mary

Part hangover cure, part liquid brunch, the Bloody Mary is a cocktail that does it all. This savory, spicy classic dates back to the 1920s and combines vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and spices for a bold, umami-packed experience. Whether you like it mild or with enough heat to wake the dead, it’s endlessly customizable and often served with an over-the-top garnish (shrimp, bacon, or a whole cheeseburger, anyone?). It’s the only cocktail that’s socially acceptable before noon—and we love it for that.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. 1

    Rub the lemon along the lip of a pint glass.

  2. 2

    Roll outer edge of the glass in celery salt until fully coated, then fill glass with ice and set aside.

  3. 3

    Squeeze the lemon into a shaker and drop them in.

  4. 4

    Add the vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire, black pepper, paprika, plus a pinch of celery salt along with ice.

  5. 5

    Shake gently. Strain into the prepared glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 2 speared green olives and a celery stalk.

Key Info

Style

classic

Family

highball

Flavor

Rich tomato with tangy citrus, umami depth, and a spicy kick

Time of Day

brunch

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