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Bloody Mary

Vodka, tomato and lemon, seasoned to taste with Worcestershire, Tabasco, celery salt and pepper. Savory and spicy.

Strength
≈ 9.1% ABV
Calories
≈ 118
Glass
Highball
Method
Stirred

The recipe

How to make it

  1. 1Put everything in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir gently until cold.
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass, or a highball over ice.

Garnish: A celery stalk and a lemon wedge (optional).

The ratio

3 : 6 : 1

In parts, a Bloody Mary is 3 vodka, 6 tomato and 1 lemon. Change one part and you have a cousin; the closest are below.

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