My friend Lu Ratunil was the man behind the bar on Sundays at Good World, my favorite brunch spot when I was still the sort of person who went out to brunch. He considers himself a bit of a purist when it comes to bloody marys, explaining that ‘‘since the drink has so many ingredients, the key is to balance them.’’
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge
- Lime wedge
- 4 oz. tomato juice
- 2 dashes Tabasco
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of celery salt
- Pinch of coarsely ground pepper (pepper too finely ground will bring more heat and less flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon peeled and freshly shredded horseradish (avoid using prepared horseradish from a jar)
- 2 oz. vodka (not flavored)
Garnish
- Slice of seedless cucumber
- Pitted green olive
- Lemon wedge
- Black pepper
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)
165 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 380 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 drink
Preparation
- Squeeze lemon and lime wedges into a shaker. Add all other ingredients except vodka, and stir. Taste the mix, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Put the mix in the fridge, and let it sit overnight.
- Pour vodka into the shaker. Add ice cubes, and shake.
- Fill an 8-ounce glass about halfway with ice, and strain the shaker contents over it.
- For garnish, I prefer a slice of seedless cucumber, also known as a hothouse or English cucumber, rather than celery. (This isn’t a deal breaker, though.) Cut a 1/2-inch-thick slice of cucumber on the bias. Cut a slit in the slice, and place on the rim of the glass. Spear the pitted green olive with a toothpick, and stick it through the rind of the lemon wedge. Place the wedge on the rim of the glass. Crack a little freshly ground pepper on top.
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