See below for two Bloody Mary recipes and the history of this popular cocktail.
Basic Bloody Mary Recipe
For an easy and quick Bloody Mary when you are short on ingredients and time:1oz Vodka over ice cubes in a large glass
Fill up with tomato juice
Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper
Stir well (with a stick of celery if you have it)
My Current Favourite Bloody Mary Recipe:
From the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten - see the full instructions and a helpful video on The Food Network
3 large stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving
36 ounces tomato juice (recommended: Sacramento)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated yellow onion
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste
1 1/2 cups vodka
Read more at: The Food Network
36 ounces tomato juice (recommended: Sacramento)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated yellow onion
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste
1 1/2 cups vodka
Read more at: The Food Network
And what to drink and serve your lovely Sunday brunch cocktail in.....
Tervis Bloody Mary 16oz Tumblers