Favorite Bloody Mary

Serves: 2

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

46

Sweetness

54

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Angostura

Directions:

1

Put the minced shallot in a small strainer and rinse under cold water

2

(This will remove some of the raw onion flavor and help the shallot retain its crunch

3

) Pat dry, then transfer to a small bowl and add the celery, radish, and salt and pepper to taste

4

Combine the vodka, tomato juice, the juice of one lemon half, the bitters, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a small pitcher and stir

5

Add salt and pepper to taste

6

Add some crushed ice to 2 chilled glasses

7

Don't overload the Bloody Marys with ice so the flavors remain intense, not diluted

8

Add a hearty spoonful of the shallot mixture, then pour in the tomato juice mixture, filling the glasses almost to the top

9

Add another spoonful of the shallot mixture

10

Top each drink with a splash of vodka, like a "floater," and a squeeze of the remaining lemon half

11

Serve immediately

12

Photograph by Stephanie Foley