what ingredients are in a bloody mary?

A bloody mary is a popular alcoholic beverage enjoyed by many at brunch or as an anytime bracer. It is a flavorful blend of vodka, tomato juice, and various spices and herbs. While there are countless variations on the classic recipe for a bloody mary, there are some common ingredients that are used to make this beloved libation.

At its core, a bloody mary is made with vodka, tomato juice, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, celery salt, pepper, and lemon juice. This combination of flavors provides the salty and tangy character that has become associated with the drink. To give it more depth and complexity in flavor, many peoples also add additional ingredients such as hot sauce (in addition to tabasco), Worcestershire sauce marjoram or oregano).

For those who like their drinks strong add more gin or vodka than tomato juice. For those looking for something a little milder consider adding some other juices or added fruit such as orange juice or cucumber juice. There are so many options to create an original taste for any palate!

To finish off your bloody mary you can garnish it with whatever you have on hand - celery, olives (stuffed with cheese like blue cheese), pickles (dill or sweet), cherry tomatoes - sky's the limit!