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Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary with vodka, tomato juice and lemon. IBA proportions, seasoning to taste and an over-ice highball serving with optional celery.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
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- Vodka40% ABV1.52 US fl oz
- Tomato juice3.04 US fl oz
- Fresh lemon juice0.51 US fl oz
- Worcestershire sauce2 dashes
- Tabasco — starting amount1 dash
- Celery salt1 pinch
- Black pepper1 pinch
- Celery stalkoptional1 piece
- Lemon wedgeoptional1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Fill the vessel with ice cubes; the amount depends on its size.
- Melting ice dilutes the drink and is not included in measured ingredient volume.
What you need
Jigger · Bar spoon · Mixing glass and strainer
How to make it
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Measure vodka, tomato juice and lemon into a mixing glass with ice.
Add Worcestershire and the starting amounts of Tabasco, celery salt and pepper.
Stir gently and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Strain into a highball with fresh ice. Optionally add celery and lemon.
Small details, better drinks
- One pinch and one dash are starting points, not fixed seasoning requirements.
- Avoid vigorous shaking of tomato juice.
- Worcestershire may contain fish; check ingredients for dietary requirements.
Good to know
Does it have to be very spicy?
No. Start with a little Tabasco and adjust to taste.
Can I make an alcohol-free version?
Yes, as a separate version without vodka. This recipe and its calculations describe the vodka version.
Can I use vegetable juice?
That makes a variation with a different flavour and possibly salt content.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
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- IBA — Bloody Mary ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
