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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. Lilianna Grace

    November 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Hilarious!

    Reply
  2. Laura

    November 15, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Mmmmm just had my first bloody Mary and it was love at first sip. Can’t wait to try yours!

    Reply
  3. Marissa

    November 15, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    In Canada we have Caesars. Theyre like Bloody Marys only a million times better. We make it with clamato juice instead of tomato. yes, clamato is clam juice mixed with tomatoe juice…

    Reply
  4. Amanda

    November 15, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    The last two recipes you have posted (bloody mary and delicious combo vegan bread) are the exact recipes that I needed this past weekend. I just wanted to acknowledge the coincidence (even though they came too late for my needs!), and say that you are awesome.

    Reply
  5. Laura

    November 15, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I love that you know a straight guy who likes female films, i need to find me one of those

    Reply
  6. Tiffany

    November 15, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    the husband can quote several episodes of Sex and the City. several. i’m serious.

    he doesn’t even drink so, i can’t even blame it on the alcohol…

    Reply
  7. Kim

    November 15, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    You should come to Canada and try a Bloody Caesar. Garnish with celery and a big ol’ spicy dilled bean.

    Reply
  8. Alex

    November 15, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Ooh I LOVE bloody mary’s! I’m so excited to try out your recipe :)

    Reply
  9. Alicia

    November 15, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Oh my!
    My mother’s favorite drink is a bloody mary and I know she would go ga-ga over this one! Sounds like the perfect thing to get over a case of the Mondays.

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  10. Kerry

    November 15, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    Here in Canada we have a delightful variation on the Bloody Mary called the Caesar. The difference being instead of tomato juice, you use Clamato juice which is a blend of tomato and…..you guessed it…clam juice!! Sounds horrid but sooo delicious. I’ve converted one American friend who was brave enough to try. Can you get Clamato juice in the states?

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  11. Erica

    November 15, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    Dear Joy, Are we thinking alike?! I had a huge craving for Bloody Mary’s yesterday! I blogged about my whole adventure making them too! Your recipe looks better though..I totes love the garnish! Next time I’m going in for the pickles, caper berries and olives. How about blue cheese stuffed olives? Thanks Joy! Can’t wait until Sunday comes ’round again!!

    Reply
  12. laura @ a little barefoot

    November 15, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    oh my god, this sounds and looks amazing. i LOVE a good bloody mary. and it’s all about those garnishes! yum.

    Reply
  13. Fromagette

    November 15, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    That looks BLOODY fantastic!! :)

    Reply
  14. jennifer s

    November 15, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    My go to cocktail after a day when the kids are demon spawn, that or a cosmopolitain

    Reply
  15. Amanda

    November 15, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Love.
    Love.
    Love.

    Reply
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