When I go to a brunch or Holiday lunch I seek out one cocktail. Delicious tomato with a hint of spice from horseradish, salty olives and a slice of celery to dip into that zesty tomatoey goodness, my friends, the best Bloody Mary. Well guess what, you don't need to go out to get that amazing drink - we have it for you right here. Wait till you see my secret ingredient to make the most delightful cocktail!
You will be hooked and your family and friends will want the recipe!
My favorite Bloody Mary with my secret ingredient that puts it over the top!
Let me set the record straight! My Mom is a hilarious, witty, and extremely serious about her Bloody Mary Recipe! Just as my Dad is quite serious about his famous Irish Coffee Recipe.
So you can imagine, I have learned my cocktail skills from the best! Today, you are in for a treat with her epic recipe, yes my friends, epic!
You are about to learn How to Make "The Best Bloody Mary"!
You are about to learn How to Make "The Perfect Bloody Mary"!
I thought it would be fitting to start the year with my Mom's delicious recipe for How To Make The Best Bloody Mary recipe! Although my Mom's bloody marys are amazing, I always put a little spin on recipes to make them my own!
After much experimenting, I can't wait for you all to try my spin on Mom's Bloody Mary recipe! The secret is adding a hit of olive juice and guess what else, A-1 sauce! Oh my, what an amazing Bloody Mary you will enjoy! Just a little slice of heaven!
These are always a hit at celebrations! Perfect for a New Years Day brunch with the family! What I love is that you can prepare a larger amount of this every so delicious Bloody Mary Recipe the night before your party. Let the mix chill in the fridge! One less thing to worry about!
FAQs about the Bloody Mary:
Where did the Bloody Mary cocktail originate?
A drink called "The Red Snapper" in the early 1930s created by a bartender named Petriot at the St. Regis Hotel added Tabasco Sauce to the drink. The drink eventually transformed into being called a "Bloody Mary". An interesting read on the Bloody Mary is in this Esquire article!
What is the difference between a Bloody Mary and a Caesar?
The main difference between these two cocktails is the juice. A Bloody Mary uses tomato juice and a Caesar uses Clamato juice, which is a tomato/clam juice.
Is the Michelada cocktail the same drink as a Bloody Mary?
No, but I will share that recipe with you all soon! Yum! A Michelada has the addition of beer and some different spices.
How long can Homemade Bloody Mary Mix be kept in the fridge?
Well, to be honest, this has never been an issue for mi Familia! teehee! However, the bloody mary mix can keep in the fridge well covered about 2 - 3 weeks. Let me know who doesn't drink them and can keep them in the fridge that long, impressive!
Is this a Vegan Cocktail?
Probably not Vegan. Check the labels on your ingredients, especially the Worcheshire sauce. Worcheshire can contain anchovies.
What are the best toppings for the Best Bloody Mary Recipe?
Endless possibilities, here are some favorites of the family:
- celery stalks
- olives
- bacon
- asparagus
- pickles
- poached shrimp, yup, delicious!
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Tools You May Need to Make The Bloody Mary :
- Cocktail Shaker Bartender Kit: This is a great shaker kit. It has everything you need to make great cocktails!
- Cocktail Glasses: JoyJolt makes amazing cocktail glasses and these are favorites of mine!
- A-1 Sauce: A must-have for a delicious Bloody Mary. [/dropshadowbox]
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How to Make A Perfect Bloody Mary?
- First, prep the glass by combining celery salt and Kosher Salt on a plate.
- Rub lime juice on the rim of the glass.
- Roll the rim of the glass in the celery salt mixture and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, olive juice, lime juice, A-1 sauce, celery salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and ice cubes. Shake well!
- Pour into the prepared cocktail glass.
- Garnish with your favorites and enjoy!
Having a Brunch, these are some great additions I hope you try:
Healthy Vegetable Egg Muffin Cups
How to Make a Perfect Irish Coffee
I will end with a wish to you and your families to have a wonderful and Happy New Year!
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Eileen xo
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📖 Recipe
How To Make The Best Bloody Mary
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Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tomato juice
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon olive juice
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon A-1 Sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
- 4 dashes hot sauce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- pepper, to taste
- Ice cubes
To Garnish the Glass
- 1 lime wedge
- ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
To garnish the drink
- celery stick
- green olives
- pickles
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Instructions
- To prepare the glass, on a small plate, combine the celery salt and Kosher salt.
- Use the lime wedge to moisten the glass rim. Then roll the rim in the salt combination. Set glass aside to make your Bloody Mary cocktail.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, olive juice, lime juice, A-1 sauce, celery salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and ice cubes.
- Put shaker top on and shake about Worcestershire times to combine ingredients.
- Pour into glass and garnish with the celery stack, olives, and any other garnish you choose
NOTES
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Nutrition
Pin these tasty Bloody Mary's to make any time:
Brittany
What is the best hot sauce to use for this? I do not use hot sauce very often but love my bloody Mary’s
Eileen xo
Hi Brittany,
Great question, we use Cholupa in our Bloody Mary recipe. Tabasco or Franks Hot sauce, are also two other really great choices. Be sure though if using Franks hot sauce, you use the hot sauce and not "wing sauce" which is a different flavor. Cheers, and enjoy the Bloody Mary!
Darrell
Great BLoody Mary! But you forgot a mild dash of Liquid Smoke. Try it, you’ll love it.
Eileen xo
Oh, yes, Liquid Smoke, a great idea and I've got to try that next weekend.
Linda
They are right. It is the best Bloody Mary I have found. Hubby loves it also.
Eileen xo
Fabulous Linda.So glad you enjoy it.
Corinne
The BEST Bloody Mary recipe! I normally hate buying Bloody Mary mixes because there is so much sugar and they don’t taste good. This is the perfect combo! I’ve even given to friends and they all love it! I do add a little extra olive juice and horseradish just because 😁
Eileen xo
Wonderful Corinne. I am thrilled you enjoy the Bloody Mary recipe.
Bob
A must make for everyone! The BEST Bloody Mary ever!
Eileen xo
I am so glad you enjoy these Bloody Mary's! Cheers!
Carol Borchardt
This sounds amazing! A good Bloody Mary is one of my passions! Going to try this for sure!
Martyn
Love a nice bloody Mary, will have to try these one 🙂 Thanks!!
Eileen xo
Thank you so much Martyn! Let me know how your's turned out! Enjoy!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Yummy bloody Mary's! I love that your mom is serious about her bloody Mary's. I too am serious about my cocktails. I love the addition of the A-1 sauce!
Eileen xo
That right Elaine. We don't mess with success! Love a good cocktail!