Skip the Bloody Mary mix—this Bloody Mary cocktail recipe is easy to make from scratch! Spicy and savory, this classic vodka drink is great for brunch.Jump to recipe Skip the Bloody Mary mix—this Bloody Mary recipe is easy to make from scratch! This classic brunch cocktail is a simple combination of tomato juice, vodka, and a few salty, spicy ingredients you likely have on hand.Fresh lime and lemon juice give it a bright, tangy kick, horseradish adds peppery flavor, and Worcestershire sauce and celery salt make it deliciously savory.I can’t promise that this Bloody Mary recipe will be an effective hangover cure, but I can tell you that it will wow guests at any brunch.

Want to seal the deal? Load it up with garnishes like celery, olives, and a lemon wedge.It’ll taste great and look impressive! Why is it called a Bloody Mary?It’s a good question, and after reading up on the history of the Bloody Mary, I think that no one really knows.It could be that Fernand Petiot, the bartender who possibly created the drink, named it after the bloody reign of Queen Mary Tudor of England.Other stories link the drink’s inception to the mid-twentieth century performer George Jessel, who could have named it after a friend named Mary.Clearly, the drink’s tomato juice base inspired the “Bloody” part of the name.Bloody Mary IngredientsA classic Bloody Mary cocktail starts with tomato juice and vodka. But beyond that, recipes vary.I use these simple ingredients to give

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