Alex Lau
Our favorite Bloody Mary is an instant classic. Great-quality tomato juice, bright lemon juice, savory Worcestershire, and a tangy hot sauce deliver on all fronts.
Recipe information
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
4
cups prepared tomato juice (preferably Sacramento)
1
cup dill pickle juice (from a 32-ounce jar)
¼
cup fresh lemon juice
1
tablespoon prepared horseradish
2
teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
2
teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½
teaspoon celery seeds
⅛
teaspoon cayenne pepper
2
cups vodka
8
small celery heart stalks with leaves (for serving)
8
lemon wedges (for serving)
Preparation
Step 1
Combine tomato juice, pickle juice, lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and cayenne in a large pitcher. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Step 2
Just before serving, stir vodka into tomato base and pour into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish each with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge.
Step 3
Do Ahead: Tomato base can be made 4 days ahead; keep chilled.
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Reviews (60)
Back to TopToo much pickle juice. I don’t think a Bloody Mary should make you pucker up.
Barbara Adams
Chicago IL
3/14/2021