The Bloody Mary is a classic long drink cocktail based on tomato juice, vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. This cocktail is named after Queen Mary Stuart of Scotland, nicknamed “the bloody one,” hence the name and red color. Born in Paris in 1920, it initially included only tomato juice and vodka.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Pub
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 7 oz tomato juice
- 1.7 oz vodka
- 1 lemon
- A few drops Tabasco
- A few drops Worcestershire sauce
- A pinch pinch black pepper
- A pinch pinch fine salt
- as needed ice
Steps
To prepare the Bloody Mary…
In a tumbler or medium-high glass, pour a few drops of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce.
Then add the juice from half a filtered lemon, vodka, tomato juice, salt, pepper, and finally the ice.
Gently stir with a teaspoon and garnish with a slice of lemon and a celery stalk.
