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The Perfect Bloody Mary
A bright, savory vodka cocktail built on tomato juice with a tangy kick of lemon and hot sauce. Topped with ice and a celery stalk for the perfect brunch or happy-hour sipper.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 1g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire into the glass.
Step 3
Stir vigorously for 10 seconds until cold and well combined.
Step 4
Taste and adjust hot sauce or lemon to your liking.
Step 5
Nestle the celery stalk into the glass as a garnish and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- tall drinking glass (10–12 oz)
- jigger (1.5 oz)
- bar spoon or long spoon
- cutting board (for celery prep, optional)
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