Bloody Mary
The savory brunch classic: vodka lengthened with tomato juice, citrus, and a spice backbone. The large juice volume dominates the build, so batch math centers on holding the vodka-to-mix ratio steady across a big pitcher.
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How to make it
Built in the glass · Medium · about 2 minutes
- 1
Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to the highball glass and fill with ice.
- 2
Stir gently to combine.
- 3
Garnish with celery stalk and lemon wedge.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 0% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 12-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 18.0 oz | 532 |
| Tomato juice | 36.0 oz | 1065 |
| Lemon juice | 6.0 oz | 177 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 3.0 oz | 89 |
| Hot sauce | 1.2 oz | 35 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Bloody Mary FAQ
What's in a Bloody Mary?
A classic Bloody Mary is made with vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce. It's built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
What is the ABV of a Bloody Mary?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 11.2% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.00 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Bloody Mary?
Neither — the Bloody Mary is built right in the glass, so no shaker or mixing glass is needed.
How do I batch Bloody Marys for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.