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Virgin Mary
A savory, spicy tomato drink for brunch and game day. Set out the garnishes and let guests build their own.
- 10 min active
- Serves 8
- Classic mocktails
Instructions
- Mix. Whisk the tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, horseradish, celery salt, and pepper in a pitcher.
- Chill. Refrigerate at least 1 hour so the flavors blend.
- Rim the glasses. Run a lemon wedge around each rim and dip in celery salt.
- Serve. Pour over ice and garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge.
Hosting tip: Set out olives, pickles, and cooked bacon strips as a garnish bar. It turns one drink into an activity.
Make it ahead
The mix tastes better after a night in the fridge. Make it up to 2 days ahead and stir before serving.
Great for
Serve it at Dry January parties and game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Cocktail shaker setFor shaken drinks and frothy tops
- MuddlerPresses herbs and fruit
- Highball glasses, set of 8The all-purpose mocktail glass
- Citrus juicerFresh juice makes the biggest difference
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Questions
Is a Virgin Mary vegan?
Not usually. Most Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies. Look for a vegan Worcestershire if guests need it.
Can I batch this ahead?
Yes. Mix everything except soda or ice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the fizzy parts right before serving.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
