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Spooky Bloody Mary

A vibrant, savory cocktail featuring a tomato-based mixture with horseradish and dark liquor, garnished with spooky accents for a Halloween-themed presentation. The drink has a thick, smooth texture with a bright red hue, resembling gory potion perfection. It combines bold flavors with a visually striking appearance suited for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz tomato juice preferably chilled
  • 1 oz vodka or dark rum for a richer flavor
  • 0.5 oz horseradish freshly grated if possible
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
  • dash Tabasco sauce adjust for heat preference
  • pinch black pepper
  • to taste celery salt
  • Ice cubes as needed for chilling

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Stirring spoon
  • Tall glass

Method
 

  1. Pour the tomato juice into a cocktail shaker and add the vodka, horseradish, Worcestershire, Tabasco, black pepper, and a pinch of celery salt.
  2. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker to chill the mixture thoroughly.
  3. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
  4. Remove the lid and strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with fresh ice, leaving out any excess ice from the shaker.
  5. Garnish the drink with spooky accents like a celery stalk, olive, or a cherry to enhance the Halloween theme.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy this gory, flavorful Bloody Mary with its bright red hue and spooky presentation.

Notes

Adjust the spice levels with Tabasco and horseradish to suit your taste. For a more dramatic look, add a plastic eye or a fictional eyeball as garnish.