Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup vodka (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Celery stalks, lemon wedges, and olives for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Cocktail shaker
- Highball glasses
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. If using vodka, add it to the shaker and shake well.
3. Fill two highball glasses with ice cubes.
4. Pour the Bloody Mary mixture over the ice.
5. Garnish each glass with a celery stalk, lemon wedge, and olives.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
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Serving size:
2 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 100
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 1500mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you don't have Tabasco sauce, you can use any other hot sauce.
- If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can use soy sauce or fish sauce.
- If you don't have celery salt, you can use regular salt.
Variations:
- Add horseradish for an extra kick.
- Use tequila instead of vodka for a Bloody Maria.
- Add clam juice for a Bloody Caesar.
Tips and tricks:
- Make the Bloody Mary mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for the best flavor.
- Don't overdo it with the Tabasco sauce, as it can be very spicy.
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Presentation ideas:
Serve the Bloody Mary in a tall glass with a celery stalk, lemon wedge, and olives for garnish.
Garnishes:
Celery stalks, lemon wedges, and olives.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of bacon or sausage.
- Pair with a bagel and cream cheese.
Suggested side dishes:
- Bagel and cream cheese
- Bacon or sausage
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Bloody Mary is too spicy, add more tomato juice to dilute it.
- If the Bloody Mary is too bland, add more Tabasco sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before handling food.
- Keep the Bloody Mary mixture refrigerated if not using immediately.
Food history:
The Bloody Mary was invented in the 1920s and has since become a popular brunch cocktail.
Flavor profiles:
Spicy, tangy, savory
Serving suggestions:
Serve the Bloody Mary as a brunch cocktail or as a refreshing drink on a hot day.
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Taste: Spicy, Tangy, Zesty, Savory, Herbal, Tomato, Tomato-Y