Bloody Mary — It’s All About the Mix
Bloody Mary Mix is another popular cocktail mixer, often bought. We have had some store-bought brands that have impressed, but nothing compares to making it yourself. We all know that fresh is best, but beyond that, you may want to control certain aspects of flavor, such as heat and sweetness. As we always say, the Bloody Mary is reason alone to keep Vodka in your bar.
We love this mix, but you should feel free to add a little more or a little less of any ingredient, or add a secret ingredient of your own.
Bloody Mary Mix Recipe
- 32 oz quality tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Juice from your dill pickle jar (not sweet pickles!)
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and stir vigorously, or better yet, shake vigorously. Of course, you will need to choose a Vodka. See our Vodka Reviews.
Variation – If you are addicted to chilies like I am, substitute the ancho and chipotle chile powder with two ancho chilies and one or two whole chipotle chilies. Remove the stems and seeds, and toast the chilies in a hot pan until fragrant. Hydrate in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Drain the chilies and puree with six ounces (roughly) of the tomato juice.
Do you want to better understand cocktails? May we suggest Be A Beverage Expert (BABE), a guide to understanding wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails.