Ah, mocktails. Those non-alcoholic cocktails that can be tasty – but always seem to be missing something. It occurs to me that a properly mixed and seasoned drink can greatly enhance the experience without resorting to sneaking a bunch of vodka into the mix.
I propose to try this approach with a Bloody Mary. To that end, let’s use some bitters and other ingredients to add some zing. (Note that bitters use alcohol to carry the flavors, but we will only be using a few drops. If you are a purist, you may wish to use seasonings from your spice cabinet instead of bitters.) Without further ado…
The Bloodless Mary
5.5 oz Tomato Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
Dash Pepper
Dash Salt
Dash (3-4 drops) Tobasco Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Dash Celery Bitters
Dash Angostura Bitters
Dash Fee Brothers Original Bitters
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a tall glass. Add a generous amount of ice (if desired). Garnish with celery if available.
Discussion:
This mocktail is refreshing and zesty. It’s also very satisfying since tomato juice tends to be filling. Feel free to adjust the spices and bitters to your own personal taste.
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