Holiday Bloody Mary Cocktail
A festive twist on the classic Bloody Mary, featuring tomato or Clamato juice, bold spices, and fresh garnishes—perfect for holiday brunch or celebrations.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Tall cocktail glass or pint glass
- Small plates
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Strainer
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka smooth preferred
- 4 oz tomato juice or Clamato juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 dashes Tabasco or hot sauce
- 0.5 tsp prepared horseradish
- pinch celery salt or seasoned salt
- pinch black pepper or lemon pepper
- pinch garlic salt or garlic powder optional
- ice cubes to fill the glass
- celery stalk for garnish
- dill pickles for garnish
- green olives for garnish
- pickled okra for garnish
- lemon wedge for garnish
- Old Bay seasoning for rimming glass
Instructions
- Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add vodka, tomato or Clamato juice, and lemon or lime juice.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, celery salt, black pepper, and garlic salt if using.
- Shake gently until chilled, about 10 seconds.
- Rim glass with celery salt or Old Bay by wetting with lemon wedge and dipping in seasoning.
- Fill glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain mixture into prepared glass.
- Garnish with celery stick, olives, dill pickle spear, lemon wedge, or pickled okra.
Notes
Homemade Bloody Mary mix allows full control of salt and spice levels. Use Clamato for a lighter flavor. Add more hot sauce or horseradish for extra heat. Try a 'loaded' garnish with bacon or shrimp for a fun brunch centerpiece. For variations, make a Virgin Mary (no vodka) or a Bloody Maria (with tequila).