DIY bloody Mary recipe
This tomato juice tipple became popular in 1920s America, and now no brunch is complete without it. Try our signature version, omit the vodka to make a delicious alcohol-free Virgin Mary, or have a go at our three inventive takes on the classic – the perfect way to spice up lazy weekend mornings.
See method- Serves 6
- 10 mins to prepare
- 172 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 300ml vodka
- 1.5ltr tomato juice
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tsp Tabasco (optional)
- 6 celery sticks, to serve
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- Energy
- 725kJ 172.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 1.6g
- Sugars
- 9g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 8.7gProtein 2.2gFibre 0.0g
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- Fill a large jug with ice and pour over the vodka, followed by the remaining liquid ingredients. Season to taste.
- Mix well. To serve, pour into ice-filled glasses with celery sticks for stirring.
- British Twist: Muddle half a peeled and diced cucumber in a jug with 1 ½ tsp horseradish sauce. Slice 6 lengths of cucumber with a veg peeler and put in 6 glasses. Top up with ice, then pour in the Bloody Mary, omitting the Tabasco and celery.
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Spanish Gazpacho: Dip the rims of 6 glasses in lime juice, then freshly ground black pepper. In a jug, muddle 1 seeded and diced red pepper with 5 basil leaves. Top up with ice, then pour in the Bloody Mary. Serve with a basil sprig and red pepper slice.
