Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

Ingredients

• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons grated horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. In a blender, add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
3. To make a bloody mary, mix 2 parts tomato juice with 1 part vodka and add ice.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the bloody mary mix and garnish with a celery stalk, lemon wedge, and olives.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of the bloody mary is disputed, but the most popular story is that it was created by a bartender in Paris in 1921.
• The Bloody Mary is a popular brunch cocktail and is often served with breakfast foods such as bacon, eggs, and hash browns.
• The Bloody Mary is considered a hair of the dog, meaning that it can cure a hangover.