5 Secrets to Creating the Ultimate Bloody Mary
1. Get in to the spirit of things…
Vodka is the essential component in the perfect Bloody Mary, Ketel
One Vodka in particular of course! With hints of citrus and honey,
adding it to your Bloody Mary will ensure a long finish with subtle
flavours. A lasting freshness you should demand from your vodka
cocktail. Buy yours
here.
2. Respect the recipe…
Following a recipe is key to ensuring your ingredient ratios are
right. You’ll really kick yourself if your lovingly prepared Bloody
Mary vodka cocktail is far too watery. There is nothing worse in the
vodka cocktail world. Take a look at our classic Bloody Mary recipe
here.
3. Negotiate on the tomato juice…
Dave Beatty, Ketel One Ambassador, says ‘If you define a Bloody Mary
as a savoury and restorative cocktail, then you can have fun
experimenting with the ingredients.’ Which is why we fully endorse
alternatives to the classic Bloody Mary tomato juice ingredient.
Tried and tested alternative bases include carrot, beetroot,
cucumber and lime. If our Beetroot Mary doesn’t convince you,
nothing will! A bold mix of Ketel One Vodka with beetroot &
tomatoes, fresh lemon, fragrant spices & a mild warmth. Try it
here.
4. You can always add spice, but you can’t take it away…
Another great bit of advice from Dave Beatty, where would we be
without him?! When it comes to the various spices you can add to
your Bloody Mary, always add less to start to avoid a fiery vodka
cocktail that for some may be undrinkable. It’s far easier to add
more to taste.
5. Get going with your garnish…
The Bloody Mary is the ideal cocktail to get adventurous with your garnishes, our bartender family are the masters at this. From lobster to burger sliders, the possibilities are endless. Why not have some fun and try our USA Bloody Mary, which uses candied bacon to garnish. Delicious! Try it here.