The Perfect Bloody Mary

A bright, well-seasoned Bloody Mary mix balancing horseradish, citrus, cumin and caraway, batched ahead for the best flavor.

Ingredients

• 32 oz tomato juice (or Clamato)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 1/2 lime

• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground caraway seed
• 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tbsp ground celery seed
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ice

• 8 oz vodka (optional)
• Celery sticks and lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, whisk together everything except the ice and vodka until well combined.

Refrigerate several hours so the flavors develop.

1. Fill glasses halfway with ice and add 2 oz vodka per glass if using.

Top each with 6 to 8 oz of the Bloody Mary mix.

1. Garnish with a celery stick and lime wedge; serve with olives, pickles, cheese and salami for snacking.

Notes

Andrew Zimmern’s balanced Bloody Mary, built to be made ahead and customized at the glass.