Bloody Mary
Updated November 30, 2024
Whether you’re starting the party early, in need of a little hair of the dog, or simply looking to get creative with the kitchen pantry, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the infamous Bloody Mary. In fact, it’s entirely possible that you’ve consumed this cocktail on several occasions using dozens of different ingredients. That’s the beauty of a Bloody Mary: there’s no “proper” way to make it. Of course, you’ll want to use tomato juice and vodka, but that’s about as obvious as using ice cream and milk in your milkshake. After that, it’s all in your hands. For me, it’s all about using quality ingredients and delicious garnishes. So I blended up some colorful heirloom tomatoes from my local famer’s market, Karen hooked me up with some pickled veggies, and I was well on my way.
Bloody Mary
A traditional bloody mary recipe using freshly pureed heirloom tomato juice
INGREDIENTS
For the cocktail
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz heirloom tomato juice
- 1/4 oz lemon juice
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes Tabasco
- 1/4 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 pinch árbol chile powder
- 2 pinches celery salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- For the heirloom tomato juice
- 1 cup chopped ripe heirloom tomatoes
- pinch salt
INSTRUCTIONS
For the heirloom tomato juice
- Core the heirloom tomatoes and add to your blender, along with a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Strain tomato puree through a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
For the cocktail
- For the cocktail, add all the ingredients to a mixing glass.
- Add ice, shake, and strain over ice into a tall glass.
- Top with a garnish of your choice.
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