Healthy Bloody Mary Recipe
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This healthy Bloody Mary recipe lets you enjoy the popular brunch cocktail with plant-based ingredients! It’s easy to make and does not compromise on flavor.
Hosting a brunch party? You’ve got to have a good Bloody Mary recipe in your back pocket!
With bold flavors, Old Bay seasoning on the rim, and crunchy vegetables on top, this vegan Bloody Mary will make you glad to skip the store-bought mix.
It’s also easy to personalize with simple ingredients, even for those who want it booze-free!
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Who says going vegan means you’re limited with delicious cocktail options? Try our skinny margarita or lightened-up Pink Starburst cocktail for worry-free sips.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Bloody Mary Recipe
- The savory, spicy, earthy, and sweet flavors of Bloody Mary make it an ideal drink for afternoon gatherings. Enjoy it for brunch or lunch!
- Packed with plant-based ingredients, vegan Bloody Mary is a cocktail you can enjoy with less guilt.
- This healthy Bloody Mary recipe is customizable. Read on to discover interesting vodka alternatives, how to make this drink non-alcoholic, and other garnishes you can use for it.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Tomato juice – Don’t scrimp here because your cocktail’s flavor depends on good-quality tomato juice!
Vodka – This tomato juice drink is party-ready, thanks to quality vodka.
Vegan Worcestershire sauce – Adds dimension to the tomato juice mixture. Just make sure to check if your Worcestershire sauce is vegan.
Hot sauce – Brings heat to the beverage, complementing the richness of the tomato juice.
Celery seed – While celery is a popular healthy garnish in the classic brunch cocktail, you can also add celery seed for a boost of celery flavor.
Old Bay seasoning – This salty, slightly sweet seasoning makes it the perfect spice and herb mix to add to Bloody Mary. You’ll also use it to rim the glasses.
Ice – The best Bloody Mary is icy cold!
Optional garnishes – Fresh dill, celery, cherry tomato, cucumber, and fresh lime – Have fun with your cocktail’s garnishes! This cocktail recipe keeps it wholesome with fresh ingredients.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Try a Different Rim
Instead of Old Bay seasoning, you can do a kosher salt or smoked paprika rim! Besides the added visual appeal, a nice rim is a great way to add flavor to your vegan Bloody Mary.
More Garnish Ideas
Customize this healthy Bloody Mary recipe with different garnishes! Some options include mini sweet peppers, pickles, cilantro, and green olives.
Opt for a Different Alcohol
Go beyond vodka and try a different alcohol for your Bloody Mary. Use tequila (Bloody Maria, anyone?) or gin (similar to a Red Snapper cocktail), and you might just find a new variation of the classic cocktail you’ll love.
Vegan Bloody Mary Recipe FAQs
Is a Bloody Mary healthy?
One can argue that Bloody Mary is on the healthier side compared to other cocktails because its main component is the antioxidant-packed tomato juice.
Can I use a premade Bloody Mary mix?
Sure, but this healthy Bloody Mary recipe is better than store-bought because you know exactly what’s in it. You can be assured that it’s not hiding excess sodium or sugar!
What is the key to making the best Bloody Mary?
Two words: quality ingredients. Make sure you’re using good-quality tomato juice and vodka. Using fresh garnishes will also make a difference to this savory drink.
What is a non-alcoholic substitute for vodka in a Bloody Mary?
If you prefer a virgin cocktail, leave out the vodka and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for an extra zing.
How do you store leftover Bloody Mary?
You can store your leftover vegan Bloody Mary in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Delicious Recipes For Vegan Cocktails
- Ginger Lime Refresher
- Natural Whiskey Sour
- 3-Ingredient Vodka Drinks 4 Ways
- Hemlock Drink
- Caramel Cheesecake Martini
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Healthy Bloody Mary Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 oz tomato juice
- 1 oz vodka
- 1/2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 to 3 drops hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, divided
- Ice cubes for the cocktails
Instructions
- Rim the tall glasses with Old Bay seasoning and set aside.
- Add the ice, vodka, and tomato juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Add the celery seed and 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Secure the lid onto the shaker and shake vigorously.
- Pour your Bloody Mary into the rimmed glasses with ice.
- Finally, garnish your cocktail. Enjoy!
Notes
- Instead of Old Bay seasoning, you can do a kosher salt or smoked paprika rim! Besides the added visual appeal, a nice rim is a great way to add flavor to your vegan Bloody Mary.
- Customize this healthy Bloody Mary recipe with different garnishes! Some options include mini sweet peppers, pickles, cilantro, and green olives.
- Go beyond vodka and try a different alcohol for your Bloody Mary. Use tequila (Bloody Maria, anyone?) or gin (similar to a Red Snapper cocktail), and you might just find a new variation of the classic cocktail you’ll love.
Love this! You two are super cute! 🙂
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I do love a bloody mary, but not so much after a night of drinking – and you two are SO cute 🙂
Right?! I don’t get it. How is a bloody mary supposed to even sound good after drinking all night? Seems counter-productive if you ask me!