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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Chill glass (optional)
Fill a highball or tall glass with ice or place in the freezer for a few minutes to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice cubes.
- 3
Add vodka, tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco (hot sauce), prepared horseradish, and pickle juice (if using) to the shaker.
- 4
Add a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- 5
Secure the shaker lid and roll or shake gently 8–10 seconds. Rolling (pouring back and forth between two vessels) lightly chills and mixes without overly diluting; a brief shake is acceptable for a frothier top.
- 6
Discard the ice or water from the chilled serving glass if you used it to chill. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
- 7
Strain the mixed Bloody Mary into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning: add another dash of Tabasco for heat, a few drops of Worcestershire for depth, more lemon juice for brightness, or a tiny pinch more celery salt if needed. Stir gently to combine.