The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

Name: The Best Bloody Mary
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 large golden beet, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh horseradish; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha); 1/4 cup Guinness stout (optional); 3 cups vodka or 3 cups gin; ice cube; lime wedge; pickled vegetables (such as okra, green beans, or jalapenos)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 large golden beet, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, coarsely chopped
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh horseradish
2 teaspoons coarsely ground whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)
1/4 cup Guinness stout (optional)
3 cups vodka or 3 cups gin
ice cube
lime wedge
pickled vegetables (such as okra, green beans, or jalapenos)

1
Place first 6 ingredients in large pot.
2
Add enough water just to cover (about 6 cups).
3
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until vegetables are very soft, about 50 minutes.
4
Discard bay leaf; add 1 tablespoon coarse salt and lemon juice; cool slightly.
5
Working in batches, puree vegetable mixture in blender until smooth.
6
Add enough water, if needed, to measure 8 cups.
7
Cover and chill.
8
Grind celery seeds with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt in mortar with pestle or in spice grinder.
9
Add celery-seed salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, horseradish, black pepper, hot chili sauce, and Guinness, if desired, to vegetable puree.
10
Cover and chill Bloody Mary mix overnight.
11
Stir Bloody Mary mix and vodka or gin in large pitcher.
12
Fill tall glasses with ice.
13
Divide Bloody Mary among glasses.
14
Garnish with lime wedges and pickled vegetables.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely chopped, 1 large golden beet, peeled, coarsely chopped, 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Bloody Mary

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