Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe

This quick and easy homemade bloody mary comes together with classic ingredients. Build a bloody mary bar with fun garnishes!

I’ve always been a mimosa kind-of person but lately I’m all for a bright, savory, salty, and semi-spicy bloody mary!

They’re smooth, almost creamy, and have endless variations.

How to Make a Homemade Bloody Mary

I like to keep my cocktails simple and fresh. It may be no-frills but it’s sure full of flavor! Here’s what you need for the best basic bloody mary:

• Tomato juice
• Vodka
• Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce
• Lemon or lime juice
• Salt and pepper

You may have noticed I left off prepared horseradish. If you enjoy horseradish, feel free to add 1-2 teaspoons.

PS: Not a fan of vodka? Use tequila for a bloody maria instead!

PPS: Want to make it a virgin bloody mary? Simply leave out the alcohol!

Garnish Ideas

• Celery
• Pickle spear
• Olives
• Parsley
• Anything else you can think up!

What to Serve with Bloody Marys

If you’re searching for a food pairing, think about what goes well with or compliments tomato juice – after all, that’s the base of this delicious drink!

Here are a few options to get you started, from breakfast and brunch to appetizers and snacks.

• Easy Breakfast Board
• Oven Baked Meatballs
• Red Pepper Hummus
• Air Fried Pickles
• Tomato Galette
• Corn Fritters
• Roasted Jalapeno Hummus
• Tomato Basil Tarts

Want more easy cocktail recipes? Check these out next:

• Ranch Water
• Easy Paloma
• Apple Cider Margarita
• Aviation Cocktail
• Boozy Iced Mocha Latte

I hope you enjoy this classic bloody mary at home! If you give it a try, please share a photo with me over on Instagram.

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Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe

This quick and easy homemade bloody mary comes together with classic ingredients. Build a bloody mary bar with fun garnishes!

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

• 4 ounces tomato juice
• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 dashes worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• Garnishes: Celery stalk, pickle spear, green olives, sprig of parsley

Instructions

• If you want a rimmed glass, run a lemon or lime wedge around the lip of the glass then roll in kosher salt. Squeeze the citrus into a mixing glass.
• Mix tomato juice, vodka, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the mixing glass and stir vigorously. Taste and adjust ingredients, if needed.
• Strain into glass filled with ice and garnish with desired toppings. Cheers!

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