Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice
Roll between glasses to mix and chill
Strain into an ice-filled glass
Garnish with celery stick and lemon wedge
Glassware
Served over ice
Garnish
Fresh
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use high-quality tomato juice for the best flavor
Roll between shakers instead of shaking to avoid excessive froth
Adjust spice levels with hot sauce and horseradish to taste
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Virgin Mary.
Bloody Caesar
Canada's take on the Bloody Mary using Clamato juice for a briny, savory brunch staple.
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
Extra Spicy
Adds more hot sauce and horseradish for a fiery sip.
Changes
History & Heritage
“The Virgin Mary is the booze-free sibling of the Bloody Mary, a tomato cocktail refined in the 1930s at New York's St. Regis by bartender Fernand Petiot. As brunch culture grew, the spiritless version offered the same savory kick for those skipping alcohol or nursing a hangover. Modern bartenders elevate it with fresh juices and gourmet spices.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Bloody Maria
A tequila take on the brunch staple—reposado tequila with spiced tomato, citrus, and savory seasonings over ice.
Red Snapper
Gin‑based Bloody Mary—gin with tomato, lemon, and savory seasonings over ice in a celery‑salt rimmed glass.
Bloody Mary
Vodka and tomato juice with spices. The ultimate brunch cocktail with endless garnish possibilities.