Highland Mary

Savory Cocktails/Snappers • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Highland Mary cocktail containing Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch, Tomato juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Horseradish sauce, Celery salt, Black pepper in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Compass Box Great King Street Artist's Blend Scotch 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
0.50 spoon Horseradish sauce
2.00 pinch Celery salt
2.00 grind Black pepper

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Pour all ingredients into shaker
Roll ingredients back and forth between shaker tins with ice
Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with celery stick

Cocktail Description

The Highland Mary is a sophisticated Scotch twist on the classic Bloody Mary that transforms a beloved brunch staple into a smoky, complex revelation.

Built on a foundation of Johnnie Walker Black Label, this cocktail balances the whisky's characteristic smokiness with the bright acidity of tomato and lemon juices. The traditional savory elements—Worcestershire, hot sauce, and horseradish—complement the Scotch's malty character rather than competing with it. By rolling rather than shaking the ingredients, you'll achieve perfect integration without diluting the flavors or texture. While it requires several ingredients, the technique is straightforward enough for home bartenders to master with minimal practice. The Highland Mary shines as a premium brunch cocktail but also works beautifully as a pre-dinner aperitif or alongside hearty fare. Serve it with smoked salmon, grilled meats, or robust cheese boards to highlight the whisky's smoky notes and the drink's savory profile.