With a reputation as a hangover cure or restorative “hair of the dog” drink, a spicy Bloody Mary is the quintessential morning cocktail and one of my favorite drinks. With this homemade Bloody Mary mix, you can whip up a batch in no time at all.
Course cocktails
Cuisine American
Keyword alcohol, beverages, breakfast, brunch, game day, holidays, tomato
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Chilling Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Servings 6cocktails
Calories 169kcal
Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko, www.offtheeatenpathblog.com
Equipment
Large pitcher
Ingredients
For the Bloody Mary mix:
4cupstomato juice
3tablespoonspickle juice
1teaspoonhot sauce
3teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonlemon juice
2teaspoonscreamy prepared horseradish
1teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
1teaspooncelery salt
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
For the salt rim:
1 tablespoonOld Bay seasoning
1/4teaspoonsalt
Lime or lemon wedges
For making the Bloody Marys with the mix:
12ouncesvodka, gin, or tequila2 ounces per cocktail
Add all of the ingredients for the mix into a large pitcher, carafe or mason jar. Stir to combine.
4 cups tomato juice, 3 tablespoons pickle juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons creamy prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon celery salt, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference (you may want to add additional hot sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, garlic, salt or pepper).
Chill mix in the refrigerator for several hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to better come together for a more flavorful mix.
Make the salt rim:
Before serving, make the salt rim. On a shallow plate, combine Old Bay and salt. Prior to filling a glass with ice, make a notch in a lime or lemon wedge. Rub the notch along the top rim of the glass until rim is wet. Tip the glass into the Old Bay and salt mixture and spin until the rim is coated.
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Lime or lemon wedges
Make the Bloody Mary cocktails:
In a glass with plenty of ice, combine 5 ounces of Bloody Mary mix and 2 ounces vodka or gin. Stir to combine. Garnish as desired.
12 ounces vodka, gin, or tequila
Notes
Bloody Mary mix will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.