Recipes Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Bloody Mary Recipes Classic Bloody Mary 4.5 (67) 57 Reviews 23 Photos A Bloody Mary is easy to make from scratch with vodka, tomato juice, and a few other simple ingredients. The spicy, salty, and savory taste of this classic cocktail makes it perfect for brunch or other afternoon gatherings. Submitted by annie Updated on November 13, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 2 mins Total Time: 2 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe If your brunch menu isn't complete without a Bloody Mary, then you're in luck because you've just found the best Bloody Mary recipe on the internet! Get ready to pile this spicy, savory cocktail high with your favorite toppings — but first, save this recipe to your collection because it's about to become your go-to. Bloody Mary Ingredients The tomato-based cocktail is actually very easy to make with a few simple ingredients: Spicy Tomato Juice CocktailUse your favorite tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, like V8. VodkaVodka is the traditional alcohol in a Bloody Mary. Worcestershire SauceWorcestershire sauce gives the cocktail a savory, umami-rich flavor. Hot Pepper SauceKick up the spice with hot pepper sauce. Salt and PepperSimple salt and pepper add extra flavor. GarnishesThis recipe calls for celery and garlic-stuffed green olives for a garnish — but you can add more if you like. Why Is It Called a Bloody Mary? No one is quite sure how the cocktail got its gory name, but there are various theories. One legend says the cocktail was named after Queen Mary Tudor and her bloody reign over England. The red tomato juice is meant to signify the blood shed of the Protestants in the 16th century. However, yet another story claims that the Bloody Mary was named after entertainer George Jessel's friend Mary Geraghty. What Alcohol Is in a Bloody Mary? A traditional Bloody Mary always contains vodka. In fact, if you use any other kind of alcohol, it's not called a Bloody Mary anymore. Tequila and tomato juice? That's a Bloody Maria. What about gin and tomato juice? That's a Red Snapper. How to Make a Bloody Mary Since there are no carbonated ingredients, you can make the entire Bloody Mary in one go in a cocktail shaker. To make this easy cocktail, simply shake all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish. Cheers! Bloody Mary Garnishes When it comes to garnishing a Bloody Mary, the sky is truly the limit. You can put nearly an entire meal on the drink (like a grilled cheese or hamburger slider) or keep it simple with a few pickles, olives, bacon, or shrimp. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "These were great. After sampling these, I made a pitcher, and we doubled the vodka. I also served it with a slice of crisp bacon. I got rave reviews and they looked so great," says judynobark. "This was my first time mixing a Bloody Mary, and it tastes just like the one I ordered at a restaurant a few weeks ago...very tasty," raves msmitchielike2cook. "Very nice, simple bloody mary recipe. Had to use what I had on hand, which meant regular V8 juice instead of spicy. I just added a couple extra dashes of hot sauce. Perfect cure for a hangover," according to Sarah Talbot. Editorial contributions by Bailey Fink Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings 1 teaspoon sea salt, or as needed ice cubes, as needed ¾ cup spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®) 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®) salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 stalk celery 2 garlic-stuffed green olives, threaded onto a toothpick Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour salt onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of a glass and press into the salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes; add vegetable juice cocktail, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake until the outside of shaker has frosted, about 20 seconds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Strain Bloody Mary into the prepared glass. Garnish with celery stalk and olives. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 123 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 141 Calories 0g Fat 9g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 141 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 510mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Protein 2g 4% Potassium 449mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.