Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 strips of cooked bacon
- Ice cubes
- Celery stalks, for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Blender or food processor
- Cocktail shaker
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, blend the tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour the Bloody Mary mixture over the ice.
3. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 10 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a strip of cooked bacon and a celery stalk.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- Makes 1 serving
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of tomato juice, you can use V8 juice or Clamato juice.
- Instead of vodka, you can use gin or tequila.
- Instead of Worcestershire sauce, you can use soy sauce or hot sauce.
- Instead of celery salt, you can use regular salt.
Variations:
- Add horseradish for a spicy kick.
- Use bacon-infused vodka for an extra bacon flavor.
- Add pickled vegetables or olives for a savory twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Make sure to shake the cocktail shaker vigorously to mix all the ingredients well.
- Adjust the hot sauce and celery salt to your taste preference.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover Bloody Mary mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- This recipe does not require reheating.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Bloody Mary in a tall glass with a strip of cooked bacon and a celery stalk for garnish.
Garnishes:
- Bacon strips
- Celery stalks
- Pickled vegetables
- Olives
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of crispy bacon or a breakfast sandwich.
Suggested side dishes:
- Breakfast sandwich
- Hash browns
- Bacon and eggs
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Bloody Mary is too spicy, add more tomato juice to dilute the heat.
- If the Bloody Mary is too thick, add more tomato juice or water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the bacon thoroughly before using it as a garnish.
- Store any leftover Bloody Mary mixture in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
Food history:
- The Bloody Mary cocktail was invented in the 1920s and is believed to have been named after Queen Mary I of England.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, tangy, and spicy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a brunch cocktail or as a pre-dinner drink.
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