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It’s a Bloody Mary

November 15, 2010 by Joy the Baker 106 Comments

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Have you ever watched Sex and the City 2 with a straight dude who is waaaaaay more into it than you?

I have.  That happened.

Have you ever thought about renting Steel Magnolias, buying a box of tissue and inviting this same gentlemen over… just to test the waters?  I have.  Duh.

Would Driving Miss Daisy be too far?  Eat, Pray, Love?

This is just craycray.  I need a Bloody Mary… and a few hours working on my Netflix queue.  I might have a winner here.

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I happen to love a good Bloody Mary.  Duh.

There are all sorts of things going on in this drink: tomato juice, a little spice from horseradish and hot sauce, roundness from Worcestershire sauce and booooooze!

Honestly?  I’m in it for the salty goodness of the pickles and olives and caper berries.  It’s really the only way I ever want to eat a salad.

Have you ever made your own Bloody Mary?  It’s an investment but totally fun!  If you’re having company over this holiday season… you should totally impress them with your cocktail skills and pickle skewering.

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It’s A Bloody Mary

makes two small or one large drink

i made this recipe in cups because i don’t have a bartending jigger thing.

Print this Recipe!

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato juice

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold vodka

generous pinch of salt

generous pinch of freshly freshly ground pepper

scant 1/2 teaspoon horseradish

4-5 dashes Tabasco sauce

scant 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

pinch of crushed celery seeds, crushed

two lemon wedges

ice

pickles, olives and celery on skewers for garnish

In a measuring cup, mix together tomato juice, vodka, salt, pepper, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed and crushed celery seeds.  Stir together and pour over two small glasses filled to the brim with ice cubes.  Pour the Bloody Mary mixture over the ice glasses, squeeze in lemon wedges and place garnish in the glass along with a straw.

Keep in mind that all of these ingredients can be increased or decreased according to your taste.  Play around!

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  1. Gerry @Foodness Gracious

    January 1, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Bloody hell, these look good! I could even just sit and devour skewer’s and skewer’s of those pickles.
    Happy New year…

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  2. Tracy

    January 1, 2012 at 11:00 am

    As long as you are SURE he’s strait…lol….go for the man who likes girl shows. Otherwise you will end up like me and your husband will one day teach your kids to love the 3 stooges, batman and starwars. And let’s not even get started on all the football that is watched in our house. I will take Sex and the City over any of the above any day/any time.

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  3. jill

    December 31, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    PLEASE don’t leave out “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood” Those girls totally get down with the Bloody Mary’s “Needs more Tabasco”

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  4. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

    December 31, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    YUM – I used to love bloody mary’s…I haven’t had one in forever!

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  5. Ashley in NC

    August 26, 2011 at 8:01 am

    SO excited to have found this recipe! We are having a Hurricane Irene party tomorrow and I totally plan on drinking this from sun up to sun down. YUM.

    Reply
  6. Kim

    December 9, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    JOY!!! My boyfriend puts Guinness in ours! Not a whole lot…if you are making two drinks you split a half a can between the two. Really adds to the flavor and thickness. We learned this trick from a bartender friend of ours. Absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  7. Terry

    November 24, 2010 at 12:28 am

    Living in Spain, I decided to do a Spanish version I call a Maria Sangrienta. I substitute the tomato juice for gazpacho…Magnífico!!

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  8. Kathryn

    November 20, 2010 at 7:56 am

    I’m going to do your idea today. Bloody Marys and Netflix. Sounds like a plan.

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  9. Sarah from 20somethingcupcakes

    November 17, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Love Bloody Marys. I made Emeril’s version which I absolutely love, though I probably kicked up the heat even a little more. Perfect thing to keep you warm in the winter!

    https://www.20somethingcupcakes.com/2010/04/the-perfect-bloody-mary/

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  10. Gen

    November 17, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    It looks pretty yummy! It’s not my favorite cocktail but it looks gorgeous!

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  11. Btrflywmn

    November 17, 2010 at 9:50 am

    I have never had a bloody mary, looks so good. I will have to try this.

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