{"id":1442,"date":"2023-07-31T16:11:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:11:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:11:14","slug":"bloody-mary-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/cocktails\/vodka-cocktails\/bloody-mary-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bloody Mary is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Whether you&#8217;re trying to get over a particularly rough morning after a night out or want a strong party appetizer, here&#8217;s how you can mix a Bloody Mary to perfection.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary-Tips-and-Tricks-to-Try-Tonight.jpg\" alt=\"Bloody Mary Tips and Tricks to Try Tonight\" class=\"wp-image-1446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary-Tips-and-Tricks-to-Try-Tonight.jpg 766w, https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary-Tips-and-Tricks-to-Try-Tonight-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bloody-mary-recipe-overview\"><a><\/a><strong>Bloody Mary Recipe Overview<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>The best Bloody Mary recipe calls for seven different ingredients, which seems like a lot when compared to other long drinks. However, given the unique taste, the prep time is worth it!<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary.jpg\" alt=\"Bloody Mary\" class=\"wp-image-1399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary.jpg 750w, https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Bloody-Mary-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><a><\/a><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>    <p>First, here are all the original Bloody Mary ingredients:<\/p>    <ul> <li>2 ounces of vodka<\/li>    <li>4 ounces of tomato juice<\/li>    <li>1-2 dashes of Tabasco sauce (or another hot sauce you like more)<\/li>    <li>1-2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce<\/li>    <li>2 tbsp. horseradish<\/li>    <li>2 pinches of ground black pepper and smoked paprika<\/li>    <li>Celery salt<\/li>    <li>Lime or lemon wedge<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Bloody Mary garnishes add an entirely new dimension to the drink. Bartenders and restaurants have been experimenting with the recipe for years, so it&#8217;s not uncommon to see this vodka cocktail with cooked shrimp, bacon, and similar garnishes that make it more of a brunch meal than a cocktail.<\/p>    <p>Still, here are all the ingredients you can easily use as garnish for a Bloody Mary:<\/p>    <ul> <li>Celery stalk<\/li>    <li>Green olives<\/li>    <li>Lemon or lime wedges<\/li>    <li>Cocktail onions<\/li>    <li>Pickled veggies (cucumbers, jalape\u00f1o peppers, cauliflower, etc.)<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"instructions\"><a><\/a><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>    <ul> <li>Take the celery salt and pour it on a small plate.<\/li>    <li>Use the lemon or lime wedge, and rub it on the edge of a tall glass.<\/li>    <li>Roll the glass in the salt until it&#8217;s coated.<\/li>    <li>Take a cocktail shaker or large pitcher, and squeeze the lime or lemon wedge.<\/li>    <li>Add all your ingredients to the shaker, along with ice, and shake.<\/li>    <li>Strain the mix into the prepared glass.<\/li>    <li>Garnish with your favorite toppings.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>You can also play with the quantities and get different flavors depending on your taste. If you want a spicier drink, add a few more drops of hot pepper sauce or be more generous with the Worcestershire sauce to get an umami taste.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"calories-and-alcohol-content\"><a><\/a><strong>Calories and Alcohol Content<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>Given all the ingredients in a Bloody Mary, you&#8217;d think this delicious drink would be calorie-heavy, but that&#8217;s not the case. One glass has only<a href=\"https:\/\/www.calorieking.com\/us\/en\/foods\/f\/calories-in-cocktails-bloody-mary\/Rz5krAv6TomCB4NDUQSpMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calorieking.com\/us\/en\/foods\/f\/calories-in-cocktails-bloody-mary\/Rz5krAv6TomCB4NDUQSpMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around 125 calories<\/a>.<\/p>    <p>Here&#8217;s a quick breakdown of all the nutritional information:<\/p>    <ul> <li><strong>Carbs<\/strong>: 6.8g<\/li>    <li><strong>Fat<\/strong>: 0.1g<\/li>    <li><strong>Fiber<\/strong>: 0.8g<\/li>    <li><strong>Protein<\/strong>: 1.2g<\/li>    <li><strong>Alcohol<\/strong>: 10% ABV<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-serve-bloody-marys\"><a><\/a><strong>How to Serve Bloody Marys<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>A Bloody Mary is a classic brunch drink you can enjoy with a few friends and pair with the following:<\/p>    <ul> <li>Pizza<\/li>    <li>Burritos<\/li>    <li>Cheese platters<\/li>    <li>Finger food<\/li>    <li>Fried food, etc.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bloody-mary-variations\"><a><\/a><strong>Bloody Mary Variations<\/strong><\/h2>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Serving-Bloody-Marys.jpg\" alt=\"Serving Bloody Marys\" class=\"wp-image-1445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Serving-Bloody-Marys.jpg 750w, https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Serving-Bloody-Marys-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>   <p>A homemade Bloody Mary gives a lot of leeway for creativity. Try out these other similar cocktail recipes:<\/p>    <ul> <li><strong>Virgin Mary<\/strong>: Skip the vodka and enjoy the delicious flavors of a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary cocktail.<\/li>    <li><strong>Red Snapper<\/strong>: Use gin instead of vodka to get a similar drink with more floral notes.<\/li>    <li><strong>Bloody Maria<\/strong>: Use tequila for a cocktail that pairs best with Mexican food.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredient-replacements\"><a><\/a><strong>Ingredient Replacements<\/strong><\/h3>    <ul> <li><strong>Clamato juice<\/strong>: This can replace tomato juice, but you can also add other vegetable juices or even fresh lemon juice to your liking.<\/li>    <li><strong>Bloody Mary Mix<\/strong>: If you don&#8217;t want to stock up on each ingredient, get a Bloody Mary mix from the store, or make it yourself and freeze it for special occasions.<\/li>    <li><strong>Old Bay seasoning<\/strong>: If you don&#8217;t like celery salt, Old Bay is great to add extra flavor to your drink.<\/li>    <li><strong>Hot sauce<\/strong>: Use a combination of sauces, and you can replace some of the other spices like black pepper, horseradish, or Tabasco.<\/li>    <li><strong>Celery seed<\/strong>: It&#8217;s the same as celery salt, except it lacks salt, so it goes well if your cocktail has lots of other salty ingredients like green olives or sauces.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><a><\/a><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>Homemade Bloody Marys are often better than the ones you order at a bar since you can mix them any way you want. Give this recipe a try tonight, and fill the glass with these unique flavors!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t be deceived by the long ingredient list; the Bloody Mary is easier to mix than you think. Check out this cocktail recipe, and learn some tricks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":254,"featured_media":1446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/254"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1442"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1528,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1442\/revisions\/1528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drinkcelebration.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}