The Bloody Clam Cocktail Recipe

This is my runner-up for best Bloody Mary, a hearty drink with a hint of the sea. Serves one.
By: Stephen Phillips

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Oyster Bar Bloody Mary

Bloody Clam Cocktail

Bloody Mary cocktails pair well with so many kinds of dishes. Many say the drink is a dish in itself. The lemon and lime juices in this version add a refreshing tartness.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 oz. premium vodka
4 oz. Clamato juice
1 oz. clam juice
Pinch of wasabi powder
Dash of Sriracha chile sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1/4 a lime
Juice of 1/4 a lemon
1 shucked littleneck clam

Preparation:

  1. Start with a tall Collins glass.
  2. Drop in the clam.
  3. Fill glass with ice and pour in vodka.
  4. Add Clamato and clam juice.
  5. Add the rest of the ingredients.
  6. Shake and serve.

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