bloody mary recipe with clamato

Bloody Mary Recipe

This bloody mary recipe is a classic brunch cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and bold savory seasonings. It is easy to customize into a spicy bloody mary recipe, a virgin bloody mary recipe without alcohol, or a simple bloody mary recipe using V8 or ready-made mix. This homemade bloody mary recipe balances tangy, salty, and spicy flavors, making it one of the best bloody mary recipe options for both beginners and experienced home bartenders.

bloody mary recipe from scratch
bloody mary recipe from scratch

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice or V8 tomato juice
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch celery salt, plus extra for rimming the glass
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • Ice cubes

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley sprig
  • 2 green olives
  • Lime wedge
  • Celery stalk

Directions

  1. Pour celery salt onto a small plate. Rub the rim of a tall glass with a lemon or lime wedge, then dip the rim into the celery salt to coat evenly.
  2. Fill the prepared glass completely with ice and set it aside to chill.
  3. In a shaker or mixing jug, combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a small pinch of celery salt.
  4. Add ice to the shaker and gently shake or stir until the mixture is well combined and chilled without over-diluting.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice for a clean, balanced flavor.
  6. Garnish with a parsley sprig, green olives, a lime wedge, and a celery stalk before serving.
bloody mary recipe in ml
bloody mary recipe in ml

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1

Notes & Variations

  • For a spicy bloody mary recipe, increase the hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a virgin bloody mary recipe, simply omit the vodka.
  • Tomato juice can be replaced with Clamato for a clamato bloody mary recipe or Zing Zang mix for a quick shortcut.
  • Measurements can be converted for a bloody mary recipe in ml, or adjusted for UK and Australian preferences.
  • Garnish creatively with bacon, pickles, shrimp, or cheese cubes for a loaded brunch-style cocktail.