Bloody Mary
Vodka and tomato juice with spices. The ultimate brunch cocktail with endless garnish possibilities.
13%
ABV
154
Calories
Highball
Glass
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Rim glass with celery salt
Fill glass with ice
Add vodka and tomato juice
Add worcestershire and hot sauce
Stir well to combine
Garnish elaborately
Glassware
Served in a celery salt-rimmed highball glass
Garnish
Fresh celery stalk
Fresh lemon wedge
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Adjust spice level to taste
Quality tomato juice makes all the difference
Roll between shakers instead of shaking to avoid foam
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Bloody Mary.
Red Snapper
Gin‑based Bloody Mary—gin with tomato, lemon, and savory seasonings over ice in a celery‑salt rimmed glass.
Bloody Maria
A tequila take on the brunch staple—reposado tequila with spiced tomato, citrus, and savory seasonings over ice.
Michelada
Spicy Mexican lager refresher—lime, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and a salted rim topped with cold beer.
Other Variations
Spicier
Add extra hot sauce and horseradish for serious heat.
Changes
More Savory
A splash of olive brine amps up the umami.
Changes
Smoky Mary
Replace vodka with mezcal and add a pinch of smoked paprika.
Changes
Caesar
Canadian classic made with Clamato juice and a celery salt rim.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Bartender Fernand "Pete" Petiot first mixed vodka and tomato juice in 1920s Paris. After moving to New York's St. Regis in 1934, he punched up the bland two‑ingredient drink with Worcestershire, pepper, and lemon, dubbing it the Bloody Mary. The hearty, customizable concoction became a brunch staple and a reputed hangover cure.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Bloody Caesar
Canada's take on the Bloody Mary using Clamato juice for a briny, savory brunch staple.
Red Snapper
Gin‑based Bloody Mary—gin with tomato, lemon, and savory seasonings over ice in a celery‑salt rimmed glass.
Bloody Maria
A tequila take on the brunch staple—reposado tequila with spiced tomato, citrus, and savory seasonings over ice.