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Stirred · one serving

Bloody Mary

A savory vodka and tomato cocktail seasoned with citrus, spice, and umami.

Short answer

Bloody Mary is a stirred cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and lemon juice. A savory vodka and tomato cocktail seasoned with citrus, spice, and umami. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bloody Mary ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Bloody Mary ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Tomato Juice90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Worcestershire Sauce (optional)2 dashOptional
Hot Pepper Sauce (optional)2 dashOptional
Celery Salt (optional)1 pinchOptional
Black Pepper (optional)1 pinchOptional

Garnish: Optional celery stalk and lemon wedge

Method

How to make Bloody Mary

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and prepare an optional celery stalk and lemon wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, tomato juice, and fresh lemon juice into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Add small initial amounts of Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.

  4. 04

    Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir smoothly for 15–20 seconds without over-aerating the tomato juice.

  5. 05

    Taste with a clean straw, adjust the optional seasonings carefully, and strain into the chilled rocks glass.

  6. 06

    Add fresh ice if desired, finish with the optional celery and lemon, and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bloody Mary taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (3/5) and freshness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Bloody Mary questions

What is in a Bloody Mary?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, tomato juice, and lemon juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Bloody Mary take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bloody Mary prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bloody Mary alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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