Classic Bloody Mary Cocktail
A Sip of the ’70s: The Bloody Mary 🍅
In the 1970s, the Bloody Mary wasn’t just a brunch drink it was a bar culture staple. From neighborhood lounges to basement rec rooms with mirrored walls and wood paneling, this savory cocktail felt perfectly at home in the decade’s bold, flavor forward scene.
🍅 Classic Bloody Mary Mix
Era: Mid-20th Century
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Makes: About 3 cups of mix (enough for 6–8 servings)
📝 Ingredients:
3 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon horseradish
1/3 cup pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco (or to taste)
🥄 Directions:
In a blender or large pitcher, combine all ingredients. Blend or stir until well mixed. Chill until ready to serve.
Pour 1 oz of vodka into each glass, add ice, and top with the Bloody Mary mix. Garnish with celery, pickles, olives, or lemon wedges go as classic or as kitschy as you like!
