Virgin Bloody Mary
The Virgin Bloody Mary is a savory, spicy, and alcohol-free take on the classic brunch cocktail, made with tomato juice, lemon, and bold seasonings. It’s the perfect mocktail for mornings, brunches, or anytime you’re craving a zesty, refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 to 2 servings
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (vegan if needed)
- 2–4 dashes hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: celery stalk, pickles, olives, cherry tomatoes, lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a shaker or glass, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour the seasoned tomato juice over the ice.
- Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Garnish with a celery stalk, olives, lemon wedge, or preferred toppings.
- Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less hot sauce.
- Prepare the mix in advance and refrigerate without ice for up to 2 days.
- Use low-sodium tomato juice for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/virgin-bloody-mary/
