They love tasty and unusual cocktails and are not afraid to try out different cocktail creations and mix them themselves. The alcoholic drinks that are absolute gourmets are a dime a dozen. If you're looking for a great, savory alternative to all the sweet cocktails, you might want to try the Bloody Mary Cocktail. In today's post we'll show you how you can prepare the ultimate spicy classic cocktail with vodka and tomato juice. We have also provided you with useful tips, a video and a variation without alcohol.
The famous blood-red cocktail undoubtedly looks attractive and seductive. The taste of the Bloody Mary stays in your mouth for a long time due to its spiciness. The hearty alcoholic drink made from tomato juice and vodka is an indispensable part of every brunch in the USA. In some restaurants, guests even have the opportunity to mix their own cocktail.
The drink is varied and invites you to experiment. The saying about the Bloody Mary is that you either love it or hate it. Opinions obviously differ when it comes to the spicy cocktail. Many people see the savory, spicy drink as a great change from the sugary-sweet cocktails, while others cannot get used to the typical sour-spicy taste at all.
Where does his name come from?
You're probably wondering how the popular long drink got its name. The origin of the name and the history of the drink are controversial. One of the widespread legends suggests that the name of the drink is connected to the legendary English Queen Maria I Tudor. The cocktail was called “Mary the Bloody” because the Queen tried to re-establish Catholicism in England by any means possible. The red color of tomato juice symbolizes blood.
Classic recipe
As already mentioned, the Bloody Mary Cocktail comes in many delicious variations. We have selected a classic recipe for you that is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. To prepare the long drink you will need a long drink glass, mixing glass, bar measure, bar spoon and bar strainer.
And here are ingredients for a cocktail:
- 50 ml Vodka
- 150 ml Tomato juice
- 10 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 Barlöffel Worcestershire-Sauce
- 2 drops of Tabasco
- Pinch of celery salt
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- Ice cubes
1. Wash the celery stalk, pat it dry and cut off the ends.
2. Add 8 ice cubes to the mixing glass. Pour in all the ingredients and stir everything with a bar spoon until the glass fogs up.
3. Now you can pour the contents of the mixing glass through the bar strainer into the long drink glass. Finally, put the celery stick in the glass and serve the drink.
Recipe without alcohol – prepare Virgin Bloody Mary
Who onenon-alcoholic drinkIf you want to enjoy it, you can skip the vodka and prepare the Virgin Mary version. The fiery, spicy Longdring even helps against a hangover after a long night of partying. A little fresh horseradish provides additional spiciness.
Ingredients:
- 4 parts tomato juice
- 2/3 part lemon juice
- 2/3 part Worcestershire sauce
- 3 drops of Tabasco
- Pinch of celery salt
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp fresh horseradish
- To garnish: 1 slice of lemon and 1 stalk of celery
Tips for preparation
– The delicious Bloody Mary cocktail is best prepared in a mixing glass or shaker. This way, all the ingredients mix together well and you can then pour the drink cleanly.
– Don’t forget to add some ice cubes to your mixing glass. This is the only way to get a perfectly fresh cocktail that you can then serve straight away.
– Tabasco sauce is a perfect addition that gives your cocktail a special touch. So don't hesitate to offer the sauce to your guests. So that everyone can determine the desired level of spiciness for themselves, it is best to serve the Tabasco and the pepper separately.
– In principle, the famous drink is served with a stalk of celery. It is suitable for stirring as well as as a crunchy and aromatic finger food. The celery also underlines the strong taste of the cocktail.
– A slice of lemon on the edge of the glass looks great. You can also garnish the drink with an olive skewer. A shrimp as a garnish also looks good. Some fans try to create a masterpiece with a variety of garnishes from the drink - Brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped cheese balls or even sausages turn the alcoholic drink into a real cocktail bouquet. When it comes to garnishing, you can of course decide for yourself to what extent you want to experiment and which garnish is the ultimate garnish for you.
– The correct mixing ratio of tomato juice and vodka is 2:1, i.e. two parts tomato juice to one vodka.
– You can modify the Bloody Mary Cocktail according to your personal preferences by trying out different spice combinations. Seasoned with a little cinnamon, it tastes particularly sophisticated. How about cayenne pepper, cumin and thyme? Refine your personal Bloody Mary with spices that you like best. Just give it a try!
– Although the cocktail is easy to prepare, it has a reputation for being difficult. The secret to this drink is seasoning it correctly. Therefore, avoid ready-made mixtures.
Cocktail variations
The cocktail is easily adaptable and offers a variety of flavor combinations. If the taste of vodka isn't quite your thing, you can use gin instead. This makes the tasty drink with Gin Spicy Red Snapper. You can also replace the vodka in this cocktail with white rum. And if you prefer tequila-based cocktails, you can add tequila to the shaker instead of vodka. There are many other variations of the drink, such as with sake, Guinness, absinthe and much more.
Barbecue Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe based on Jamie Oliver
Here we would like to share another recipe for Barbecue Bloody Mary with youJamie Oliverpresent. For this you need these ingredients:
- 150 ml Tomato juice
- 50ml Vodka
- 20 ml BBQ-Sauce
- Pinch of barbecue spice mix
- 2 drops of Tabasco
- a dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
- for garnish:
Pickled cucumber, sliced
Slice of smoked bacon
Stick of celery
The detailed instructions for this recipe can be found in the video below.
