V8 Bloody Mary

Name: V8 Bloody Mary
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; pinch cayenne pepper; lime wedge; 2 ounces vodka; 6 ounces V-8 juice; 1 teaspoon horseradish; 2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 2-3 dashes hot sauce; squeeze lime; 2 cups vodka; 6 cups V-8 juice; 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 teaspoons hot sauce; 3 tablespoons lime juice; pimento stuffed olives; celery stalks; small pickles; cocktail onions; blanched green beans; salami; thin pepperoni stick; cheddar cheese; Pepperoncini peppers; poached shrimp

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
1
Calories
264 kcal
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American

V8 Bloody Mary

Andrew Underwood

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Swap out traditional tomato juice for it's softer, more balanced cousin. This V8 Bloody Mary is perfectly seasoned and spiced with a tasty Bloody Mary salt rim and a bevy of garnishes for you to choose from. Make these V8 Bloody Marys by the glass or the pitcher.

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Ingredients

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For The Rim:

1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
lime wedge

For Individual V-8 Bloody Marys:

2 ounces vodka
6 ounces V-8 juice can substitute tomato juice
1 teaspoon horseradish
2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2-3 dashes hot sauce
squeeze lime about 1 teaspoon juice

FOR A PITCHER OF V-8 BLOODY MARYS (makes 8, 8-oz glasses) Double or triple as needed.

2 cups vodka
6 cups V-8 juice
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons hot sauce (optional) we like Crystal's
3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed

For Optional Garnish:

pimento stuffed olives
celery stalks
small pickles
cocktail onions
blanched green beans
salami cut into bite sized chunks
thin pepperoni stick
cheddar cheese cut into bite sized chunks
Pepperoncini peppers
poached shrimp
cooked crab claw

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Instructions

MAKE BLOODY MARY SALT

On a small flat plate, combine the salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and cayenne. Mix to until well combined. Lightly shake the plate until the spice blend is spread out in an even layer.
Run the lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Turn the glass upside down and press it into the spice mixture until the rim is coated in spices. Set aside.

FOR INDIVIDUAL V-8 BLOODY MARY

In a Boston Shaker, combine the vodka, V-8 juice, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce and lime juice. Add ice and secure with the other side of the shaker. Shake vigorously until ingredients are well mixed and the shaker is very cold.
Pour the bloody mary into the prepared glass. Add a few extra drops of hot sauce if desired and garnish with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!

FOR A PITCHER OF V-8 BLOODY MARYS

In a 64 ounce pitcher combine the vodka, V-8 juice, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and lime juice. Stir well, cover and refrigerate until very cold.

HOW TO STAGE A BLOODY MARY BAR

Set out a Bloody Mary Bar in three separate stages by creating a natural "buffet" line. (This can be on a long table or countertop

STAGE 1:THE RIMMING STATION

Arrange glasses on the left, followed by a bowl of lime wedges to wet the rim of the glass. Fill a flat dish (I like a medium rectangular platter for this -- that way you've got enough room for more than one person at a time.)

STATION 2: SERVING THE COCKTAIL

Fill an ice bucket with ice (and keep it filled) (or have a cooler positioned close-by that's filled with ice) at the end of the Bloody Mary Salt (you may need to double or triple the recipe to have enough for a crowd)
Have pitchers of chilled Bloody Marys at this station, along with all the ingredients for the Bloody Marys, so that individuals can customize the mix to their liking, if they want additional vodka, V-8 juice, hot sauce etc. Arrange bar spoons for stirring in a tall glass. Always keep a damp dish towel or paper towels nearby to catch spills.

STATION 3: GARNISHES AND BLOODY MARY SKEWERS

Look at the garnishes you've chosen. For anything that's tall and skinny (like celery or beef jerky sticks, arrange them in a tall glass or pitcher, so they're easily accessible (and to provide height and drama to the table).
For smaller items like olives, cocktail onions, pickles, etc arrange them in separate bowls with small tongs or fork/spoon to pick them up.
For specialty items like shrimp, chicken wings, crab claws: Skewer the shrimp on 6-10" skewers and add one or two shrimp per skewer that are ready to stick into the glass. For crab claws, break the end off the crab, so the meat is exposed and ready-to-eat. For chicken wings (yes, I've seen chicken wings in Bloody Marys before) arrange a pyramid of flats and drums along with a set of tongs for easy handling.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 2825mg (118%) Potassium 508mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1555IU (31%) Vitamin C 32.3mg (36%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	264kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	9mg	3%
Sodium	2825mg	118%
Potassium	508mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1555IU	31%
Vitamin C	32.3mg	36%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	2.7mg	15%