Bloody Mary

Method

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1. Run the lemon wedge around the outside rim of a tall glass and roll it in the celery salt and paprika mixture. Rim the outside only, so the seasoning does not fall into the drink.

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2. Fill the glass with ice.

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3. In a second glass or a shaker tin, combine the horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, pepper and paprika.

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4. Stir them together into a paste so the horseradish disperses.

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5. Add the vodka and stir, then top with the chilled tomato juice.

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6. Roll the drink: pour it back and forth between the two vessels four or five times from a height of about 20 cm.

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7. Taste and adjust — more lemon for brightness, more Worcestershire for depth, more hot sauce for heat.

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8. Pour over the ice in the rimmed glass.

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9. Garnish with the celery stick, lemon, olives, pickle and bacon.

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Chef’s Tips

• Roll, do not shake. Shaking turns tomato juice pale, frothy and thin.
• Rim the outside of the glass so the salt does not collapse into the drink and over-season it.
• Taste before you pour. Tomato juices vary enormously in salt and acidity.

Pairing Suggestions

• Brunch — eggs, bacon and toast
• Oysters
• A morning that needs assistance

Storage & Reheating

Batch the seasoned tomato mix without vodka up to 3 days ahead; it improves as the horseradish infuses.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.