Bloody Mary

This classic cocktail was invented in 1921 at the legendary Harry’s Bar in Paris. There are numerous versions – some much hotter and spicier. Ingredients may include horseradish sauce in addition to, or instead of, Tabasco sauce.

 

Ingredients:

• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• Dash Tabasco sauce
• 4-6 cracked ice cubes
• 2 measures vodka
• Splash dry sherry
• 6 measures tomato juice
• Juice of half a lemon
• Pinch celery salt
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Celery sticks with leaves,
• Slice of lemon, to decorate.

Method:

1. Dash the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce over ice in a cocktail shaker and add the vodka, splash of dry sherry, tomato juice and lemon juice.
2. Shake vigorously until frosted.
3. Strain into a tall chilled glass, add a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of cayenne and decorate with a celery stick and a slice of lemon.