Historically, Bloody Mary is a ritual that encouraged young women to walk up a flight of stairs backwards while holding a candle and a hand mirror, in a darkened house. As they gazed into the mirror, they were supposed to be able to catch a view of their future husband's.
A very good bloody mary
It has been called "the world's most complex cocktail" reputed by some to cure hangover due to its combination of a heavy vegetable base to settle the stomach
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But NO! the Bloody Mary am referring to is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire, Tabasco sauce, piri piri sauce, beef consommé or bouillon, horseradish, celery, olives, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice, and celery salt.
It has been called "the world's most complex cocktail" reputed by some to cure hangover due to its combination of a heavy vegetable base to settle the stomach, salt to replenish lost electrolytes and alcohol to relieve head and body aches. This drink itself can be served in any of a variety of glasses, from wine glasses to schooners or beer steins, according to tradition or availability.
Ingredients:
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3cups (24 ounces) tomato juice
Directions:
- Garnishes, including dill pickles, pickled okra, cornichon, celery, lemon, parsley, radish, bacon, or hard-boiled egg or none of the above, or others.
- Ice, to serve
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