Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup diced squid
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 lemon wedge
Special equipment needed:
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball glass
- Cocktail skewer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, celery salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shake well.
2. Add diced squid to the cocktail shaker and stir gently.
3. Fill a highball glass with ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
4. Garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge skewered with a cocktail skewer.
- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: N/A
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- 1 serving
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Squid can be substituted with shrimp or crab meat.
Variations:
- Add horseradish for an extra kick.
- Use clam juice instead of tomato juice for a different flavor.
- Add pickled vegetables such as green beans or okra for a unique twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh squid for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.
- Rim the glass with celery salt for an extra touch.
Storage instructions:
- N/A
Reheating instructions:
- N/A
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall glass with a colorful straw.
Garnishes:
- Celery stalk, lemon wedge, pickled vegetables, shrimp, crab meat.
Pairings:
- Oysters, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes.
Suggested side dishes:
- French fries, onion rings, potato chips.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the cocktail is too spicy, add more tomato juice to dilute the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the squid is cooked properly before adding it to the cocktail.
Food history:
- The Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 1920s.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, spicy, tangy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a brunch cocktail or as a pre-dinner drink.
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