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V8 Bloody Mary

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.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

MAKE BLOODY MARY SALT
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1.  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
  1. 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)
  2. 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
  1. 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).
  2. For smaller items like olives, cocktail onions, pickles, etc arrange them in separate bowls with small tongs or fork/spoon to pick them up.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.