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Ordinary Drink

Bloody Mary

Le Bloody Mary est un cocktail emblématique à base de vodka, de jus de tomate et d'un mélange d'épices et de sauces, comme le Worcestershire et le Tabasco. Souvent garni de céleri, de citron et d'autres légumes, il est réputé pour ses propriétés revitalisantes, en faisant un choix populaire pour le brunch. Ce mélange savoureux et épicé est parfait pour ceux qui aiment les saveurs audacieuses et uniques.

  • épicé
  • salé
  • tomaté
  • acidulé
Willow
By WillowSeasonal & Winter Cocktails ExpertPublished Reviewed
Prep Time
5 min
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Difficulty
Easy
ABV
10%
Yields
1 serving
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Le Bloody Mary est un ordinary drink à base de vodka, reconnu pour ses notes épicé and salé — parmi les "brunch" les plus recherchés. Prêt en seulement 5 minutes, idéal pour brunch et simple à réaliser chez soi. Si vous cherchez "apéritif", cette recette est pour vous.

Key Takeaways

What you’ll learn

  • The Bloody Mary combines vodka, tomato juice, and savory seasonings into the world's most customizable brunch cocktail.
  • Fernand Petiot invented the drink in 1920s Paris at Harry's New York Bar; he refined it at New York's King Cole Bar in the 1930s by adding Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and hot sauce form the holy trinity of Bloody Mary seasoning — none should overpower the others.
  • Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine; shaking creates unwanted foam and an unpleasant texture.
  • Garnishes range from the classic celery stalk to extravagant combinations of bacon, shrimp, pickles, and sliders — all legitimate expressions of brunch creativity.

Ingredients

Serves
1 serving
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Prep
5 min
  • 1 1/2 ozVodka
  • 3 ozTomato juice
  • 1 dashLemon juice
  • 1/2 tspWorcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 dropsTabasco sauce
  • 1 wedgeLime

Method

Preparation

  1. 01

    En remuant doucement, versez tous les ingrédients dans un verre highball. Garnissez.

Origin

History & Origins

When it comes to brunch cocktails, nothing commands the table quite like a well-crafted Bloody Mary. This savory, spicy, and utterly satisfying drink has become synonymous with lazy weekend mornings and the age-old quest for the perfect hangover remedy. Its complex savory profile and endless customization possibilities set it apart from every other cocktail category.

The drink was created in the 1920s at Harry's New York Bar in Paris by American bartender Fernand Petiot. During Prohibition many American bartenders had fled to Europe, where they continued experimenting with cocktails. Petiot's original version was simply vodka and tomato juice — a far cry from the complex concoction we know today. The drink's name has several competing origin stories: some claim it references Queen Mary I of England, known as "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants; others suggest it was named after a waitress named Mary at a Chicago bar called the Bucket of Blood.

The drink's name has several competing origin stories: some claim it references Queen Mary I of England, known as "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants; others suggest it was named after a waitress named Mary at a Chicago bar called the Bucket of Blood.

When Petiot moved to New York's King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel in the 1930s, he brought his creation with him. American palates demanded more flavor, so Petiot added Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and salt — the transformation that created the Bloody Mary we recognize today. The drink gained massive popularity in post-Prohibition America and became a brunch staple by the 1950s. Its savory profile made it socially acceptable to drink in the morning, and the tomato juice's vitamin content provided convenient nutritional justification for early-day imbibing.

Bartender’s Insight

Pro Tips

Utilisez du jus de tomate de qualité ou préparez une purée fraîche

From Willow

  • Raifort et sauce Worcestershire essentiels

  • Garniture de céleri traditionnelle

  • Servir très froid avec de la vodka de qualité

At the Table

Perfect Pairings

Caviar
Saumon fumé
Crevettes
Légumes marinés
Plats de brunch

Beyond the Classic

Variations

Bloody Maria

Remplace la vodka par la tequila

Michelada

Version à base de bière populaire au Mexique

Bloody Caesar

Version canadienne avec du jus de Clamato

Questions

Frequently Asked

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