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Spicy Tomato Bloody Mary

This Bloody Mary combines ripe tomato juice with horseradish, hot sauce, and spices, blended to a smooth consistency with a hint of spice and acidity. The mixture is poured over ice and garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a vibrant, garnished drink with a rich, thick texture. Its bright red color and fragrant aroma make it a striking centerpiece for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz tomato juice preferably well-seasoned
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce such as Tabasco
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp horseradish prepared
  • a pinch ground paprika for garnish
  • ice cubes ice
  • celery stalk celery for garnish
  • pickle spear pickles for garnish
  • Lemon wedge lemon slice for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Tall glass or serving glass
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Pour the tomato juice into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ground black pepper, celery salt, and prepared horseradish.
    4 oz tomato juice, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp hot sauce, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp celery salt, 1 tsp horseradish
  2. Stir or gently shake the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and slightly chilled. You should see a smooth, uniform red mixture with a spicy aroma.
  3. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the drink.
    ice cubes ice
  4. Pour the shaken tomato mixture over the ice, filling the glass almost to the top. The liquid should cascade smoothly, creating a vibrant red appearance.
  5. Garnish the drink with a celery stalk, a pickle spear, and a lemon wedge, arranging them attractively on the rim.
    celery stalk celery, pickle spear pickles, Lemon wedge lemon slice
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of ground paprika on top for a pop of color and a subtle smoky flavor.
    a pinch ground paprika
  7. Serve immediately with a stirring spoon nearby, allowing the drinker to adjust the flavor or spice level if desired.

Notes

Adjust hot sauce and horseradish to taste for more or less spice. For an eerie Halloween touch, garnish with black olives or a skewer of cherry tomatoes.