I am excited to finally have a Bloody Mary recipe that I can share with you. Most store-bought spirits are full of preservatives and other undesirable ingredients. I’ve spent the last few years hunting for a delicious homemade Bloody Mary recipe, but my previous attempts either tasted flat or sent me running for water quickly because the flavour was too strong.
This recipe for a homemade Bloody Mary cocktail is perfect for people who enjoy the bloody flavour. This recipe is made with essential ingredients but tastes fresh, spicy, and complex all at once. They’re perfect for a party- guests will enjoy making them themselves in batches of four that you can whip up in your blender.
How to make Best Bloody Mary Cocktail at Home
Start with high-quality ingredients.
The tomato juice you use makes the Bloody Mary, so be sure to choose a good one. I like to buy organic since it tends to have lower levels of pesticide residue. Choose a high-quality vodka, too.
Add fresh cucumber, garlic, and black pepper.
Cucumber peels and seeds disappear into the tomato juice mixture but add a lot of fresh flavours. Fresh garlic and freshly ground pepper are essential flavours for the proper effects. After blending the mixture, add them to taste. You can also blend it longer or shorter, depending on your preferences.
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Make a few at once
Making these cocktails one at a time can be a time-consuming process, so make four at once in your blender!
You could divide the recipe when making just two cocktails. If you are using a blender with a large capacity, you might be able to double the recipe (stir in vodka last).
Top with fun garnishes
When making a Bloody Mary Cocktail at home, use fresh garnishes like leafy celery sticks or little heirloom carrots. Add something brined, such as dill pickles or cocktail olives, to make it taste amazing.
Serve with a glass of water.
Mixing salty tomato juice with alcohol can lead to dehydration. Be sure that you keep a glass of water nearby when you enjoy this cocktail!
Homemade Bloody Mary Cocktails
Here is a delicious recipe for Bloody Mary cocktails made from scratch. The best part about this recipe is that it only requires basic ingredients, and you can make one for your guest at your next brunch. Recipe yields four drinks.
INGREDIENTS
- 32 ounces (4 cups) tomato juice
- Eight ounces (1 cup) vodka
- One medium-to-large cucumber, peeled and seeded.
- One-third cup distilled vinegar.
- One teaspoon of celery seed (not celery salt!)
- One teaspoon Worcestershire sauce*
- Half teaspoon hot sauce (I used Tapatío), more to taste
- One teaspoon (about 50 twists) freshly ground black pepper.
- Two medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced.
- One-fourth teaspoon salt
- Lemon or lime wedges
- Kosher salt, optional (add chilli powder if you’d like)
- Lots of ice for serving
- Garnishes (choose any): Skinny carrots with leafy tops, Celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, dill pickle spears, mini bell peppers, pickled okra, or green cocktail olives
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INSTRUCTIONS
- To make a bloody mary cocktail recipe, combine tomato juice, vodka, cucumber, vinegar, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Securely fasten the lid to it and blend at full speed until completely smooth.
- Taste the mix and add more hot sauce for more heat if necessary. Add black pepper, garlic, then blend quickly. Securely fasten the lid and mix again for a few seconds. If you like a saltier drink, stir in ¼ teaspoon of table salt. Otherwise, set the ingredients aside.
- If desired, season your glass with a small amount of salt. Run a lime wedge or lemon around the outside rim to give it an extra zing. Set up a small plate of kosher salt and sprinkle it with chilli powder, if desired. Roll the wet rim of each glass across the salt at a 45-degree angle. Repeat with the same process for each glass.
- Fill the seasoned glasses with ice, and pour the Bloody Mary mix on top. Stir the mix with a spoon, and garnish with any of these ingredients: cucumber or celery sticks, lemon wedges, olives, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce. Serve immediately!
