Description
Spicy virgin bloody mary cocktails offer refreshing zest without alcohol, blending tangy tomato juice, bold spices, and crisp vegetable garnishes. Cocktail enthusiasts can savor this mocktail’s complex flavor profile while enjoying a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage perfect for brunch or afternoon relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 fluid ounces (90 milliliters) tomato juice
- 1/2 fluid ounce (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes Cholula or Tabasco hot sauce
- Black fresh ground pepper (to taste)
- Celery salt (to taste)
Garnish:
- 1 stalk of celery
Instructions
- Chill a highball glass by loading it with a generous handful of ice cubes, creating a frosty base for the mocktail.
- Pour fresh lemon juice into the icy vessel, followed by vibrant tomato juice, creating a rich crimson foundation.
- Introduce Worcestershire sauce to the mixture, allowing its tangy complexity to weave through the liquid layers.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper across the surface, then dust with celery salt for an aromatic seasoning profile.
- Customize the heat intensity by adding hot sauce, carefully calibrating the spice to match your personal palate preference.
- Gently swirl the ingredients with a long bar spoon, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors and even distribution of seasonings.
- Crown the drink with a crisp celery stalk, positioning it vertically to serve as both a stirrer and an elegant garnish.
- Present immediately while the beverage remains chilled, inviting a refreshing and zesty virgin cocktail experience.
Notes
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep your drink extra cool and refreshing.
- Experiment with different hot sauce brands to discover your perfect spice level, from mild Tabasco to fiery habanero sauce.
- Customize the drink by adding extra garnishes like pickled okra, olives, or a lemon wedge for added flavor complexity.
- For a healthier twist, use low-sodium tomato juice and organic hot sauce to reduce salt and artificial ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg