Dr. Barnes' Bloody Mary Recipe

Name: Dr. Barnes' Bloody Mary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces V8 vegetable juice; 12 ounces extra spicy hot V8; 2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth or 2 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme; 8 ounces vodka; 1 large lemon, juice of (you can substitute lime juice if you find that more appealing); 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon whole celery seed; 14-½ teaspoon celery salt (original recipe called for 1 tablespoon, if you can believe that -- how tastes have changed!); 1 tablespoon freshly-ground pepper; celery rib, for garnish (optional); lemon wedge, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

24 ounces V8 vegetable juice
12 ounces extra spicy hot V8
2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth or 2 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme
8 ounces vodka
1 large lemon, juice of (you can substitute lime juice if you find that more appealing)
1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon whole celery seed
14-½ teaspoon celery salt (original recipe called for 1 tablespoon, if you can believe that -- how tastes have changed!)
1 tablespoon freshly-ground pepper
celery rib, for garnish (optional)
lemon wedge, for garnish (optional)

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Measure all ingredients into a large container, stirring to mix.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Note: Yes, it's perfectly'drinkable' right away; but it won't really knock your socks off until the flavors have had time to meld.
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Serve chilled, with celery sticks and lemon (or lime) wedges for garnish, if desired.
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Option: Strain before serving.
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(Some people prefer not to have lots of'stuff' floating around in their glass.
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Personally, I find it part of the appeal of homemade as opposed to sto' bought-- but it's your call.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces V8 vegetable juice, 12 ounces extra spicy hot V8, 2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth or 2 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme, 8 ounces vodka, and more.

Yes, Dr. Barnes' Bloody Mary falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dr. Barnes' Bloody Mary

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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