My BartenderThe classic Bloody Mary is one of the most famous cocktails of them all and has a lot of history behind it too. Easy to spot in a line-up with its distinctive red color and famed for its fiery, flavorsome nature, this refreshing cocktail is guaranteed to add a little heat to any occasion.
The History of the Classic Bloody Mary
The origin story of the Bloody Mary is something of a controversial subject, as there are a few theories floating around regarding the true creator of this cocktail. A Parisian bartender named Fernand ‘Pete’ Petiot claimed to have created the drink back in 1921. However, there are a couple of other possible creators of this cocktail to take into consideration, including New York bartender Henry Zbikiewicz and actor and comedian Georgie Jessel.
We may never know who truly came up with the idea, but Petiot has arguably got the strongest claim. In an interview with The New Yorker in the mid-1960s, he claimed that others might have had the idea of blending tomato juice and vodka, but he was the brains behind all the extra ingredients, like Worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
Recipe
Classic Bloody Mary Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Ounce Vodka
- 3 Ounces Tomato Juice
- ½ Ounce Lemon Juice
- 1 Splash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Splash Tobasco sauce
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
- 1 Pinch Celery Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Horseradish
- 1 Lemon & Lime Wedge for Garnish
- 1 Celery Stalk for Garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by rubbing a lemon or lime wedge around the rim
- Next, sprinkle the celery salt on a plate and roll the edge of the glass through the celery salt to get an even coating
- Add ice to the glass and place it to the side for later
- Prepare a shaker and add all the remaining ingredients, shaking gently to mix
- Strain the mixture from the shaker into the highball glass
- Add any garnishes for decoration as desired
Notes
Best Way to Drink a Bloody Mary
As stated earlier on, a Bloody Mary is often enjoyed in the morning or at midday and is reputed as a possible ‘hangover cure’ because of its salt content and vegetable base. It’s a fine choice to enjoy with a mid-morning brunch and can be served alongside foods like seafood, sandwiches, or red meats. In some cases, a Bloody Mary can even be served with food like olives, shrimp, and cheese cubes inside the glass as a garnish.
There are also different variations of the Bloody Mary that cocktail enthusiasts can play around with. The Red Snapper, for instance, is a similar cocktail made with gin instead of vodka. Bourbon and tequila may also be used, and those looking for an alcohol-free alternative can make a ‘Virgin Mary’ by omitting the vodka and adding more tomato juice.
Overall, the Bloody Mary is one of the more unique cocktails out there, offering more of a salty and savory kind of experience than many of the sweet and creamy cocktails you’ll typically find on bar menus. It’s the perfect choice to satisfy those early morning cocktail cravings.
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