Bloody Mary

Savory Cocktails/Snappers • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Vlad the Refresher cocktail containing Ketel One Vodka, Tomato juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Black pepper, Celery salt in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Ketel One Vodka or alternative

Other Ingredients

4.00 fl oz Tomato juice
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
8.00 drop Hot pepper sauce
4.00 dash Worcestershire sauce
2.00 grind Black pepper
1.00 pinch Celery salt

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Pour all ingredients over ice
Roll ingredients back and forth between mixing glass and shaker to mix
Fill Collins glass with double frozen ice straight from freezer
Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
Optionally rim glass with salt and pepper
Garnish with celery stick

Cocktail Description

Bloody Mary takes the classic Bloody Mary and elevates it to crisp, invigorating perfection through a little-known technique that makes all the difference.

This savory cocktail balances the clean character of Ketel One vodka with bright tomato juice, tangy lemon, and a precisely calibrated blend of spices. Rolling rather than shaking the ingredients preserves the drink's texture while ensuring perfect integration, creating a silky-smooth experience with just the right amount of heat from the hot pepper sauce. The double-frozen ice keeps it refreshingly cold without excessive dilution. Perfect for weekend brunches or as a sophisticated hair-of-the-dog remedy, Bloody Mary pairs beautifully with savory breakfast foods like eggs Benedict, avocado toast, or smoked salmon. It also complements briny appetizers like oysters or olives. While it requires a few more ingredients than simpler cocktails, the technique is straightforward enough for home bartenders willing to take a small extra step for significantly improved results.