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Bloody Mary

Vodka and tomato, built like a salad. Morning drink that is really lunch.

A double of this one doubles the spirit. Mixer still fills. Open Double to see the pour.

The pour

One drink. Collins · 12–14 oz. Ice: cubes.

  • Vodka

    2 oz

  • Tomato juice

    4 oz

  • Lemon juice

    ½ oz

  • Worcestershire

    3 dashes

  • Hot sauce

    3 dashes

  • Celery bitters

    2 dashes

How

  1. Rim optional. Ice in the glass. Vodka, tomato, lemon, sauces, a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  2. Roll between tins or stir. Don't shake it pink unless you like foam.

Garnish

Celery, lemon wedge, whatever is in the fridge. Salt-pepper rim if they asked.

Tips

  • Horseradish, pickle brine, olive brine — all fair. Start smaller than you think.
  • Potato vodka (Chopin) has more body here.

The double

Double the vodka. Tomato still fills the glass. Same lemon and sauce unless they asked for meaner.

Highball rule: double the spirit, mixer fills, citrus stays unless they asked for sharper.