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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
The Perfect Bloody Mary
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a tall glass with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Pour vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire into the glass.

  3. Step 3

    Stir vigorously for 10 seconds until cold and well combined.

  4. Step 4

    Taste and adjust hot sauce or lemon to your liking.

  5. 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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