Oyster Bar Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe

Bloody Mary cocktails are great for tailgate parties because they pair well with so many kinds of dishes. Many say the drink is a dish in itself.
Oyster Bar Bloody Mary

Bloody Marys

Here's one of my favorites from New York City's historic Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. The lemon and lime juices add a refreshing tartness.

By: Stephen Phillips

Ingredients:

1 bottle of vodka
2 to 3 large cans of tomato juice (46-oz. cans)
20-oz. bottle of Worcestershire sauce
10-oz. bottle of Tabasco
2 tbs. salt
1 tbs. black pepper
1 pint white vinegar
Celery stalk
Horseradish
Juice of two lemons
Juice of two limes

Preparation:

The night before your tailgate party:

  1. Add all ingredients, except the vodka and horseradish in a gallon container.
  2. Store and refrigerate.

At the tailgate party:

  1. Fill each tailgater's cup with ice.
  2. Pour 1-1/2 oz. of vodka over ice.
  3. Add a dollop of horseradish.
  4. Top with Bloody Mary mix.
  5. Stir with celery stalk and serve with a smile.

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