Traditional Bloody Mary Mocktails
Traditional Bloody Mary Mocktails
Make no-alcohol Traditional Bloody Mary Mocktails with tomato juice and cocktail sauce for a savory and spicy drink that's perfect for brunch.
Bloody Marys are a unique cocktail that's savory and hearty, rather than sweet. They're a favorite at brunch, but when you're not drinking or cutting back on alcohol, sometimes you want to tomato-y flavor of a Bloody Mary without the booze. Use this recipe to make the best Bloody Mary Mocktails with simple and savory ingredients.
Ingredients for Bloody Marys
Here's what you need for this traditional, no-alcohol recipe:
- Tomato juice. You can use V8 or any brand you like.
- Lemon juice. This perks up the richness of the tomato juice a bit.
- Cocktail sauce. For a stronger bite, use fresh or jarred horseradish.
- Worcestershire sauce. This adds major savoriness.
- Hot sauce. Tabasco is the classic way to add heat to Bloody Marys.
- Celery juice. For a nice refreshing green flavor.
- Agave. You could also use maple syrup or omit the sweetener altogether.
Sweetener Suggestions
You can add a touch of sweetness to these mocktails with agave syrup or maple syrup. If you prefer to go all-in on spice, not sweetness, simply omit the sugar.
Can I Make Big-Batch Bloody Mary Mocktails?
Yes! If you're serving these mocktails to a crowd for brunch, go ahead and make a full pitcher. Simply scale the ingredients up accordingly.
Making a Bloody Mary Mocktail Bar
To really go all-out and impress your guests, set up a bloody Mary bar at home. Guests can top their tomato mocktails with savory snacks like:
- Cheese cubes
- Pickles (including some spicy pickled peppers)
- Charcuterie like sausages, ham and bacon
- Miniature sliders
- Celery sticks
- Cucumbers
- Olives
Brunch Recipes
If you're planning a brunch, serve your bloody mary mocktails with breakfast favorites like:
- Vegan Breakfast Eggs + Potatoes
- Vegan Brunch Charcuterie Board
- Southern Caprese Biscuit Breakfast Strata
- Veggie Breakfast Strata
- Chicken and Maple Banana Waffles
More Mocktail Recipes
- Frozen Peach Lime Margarita Mocktails
- Green Goddess Mocktail
- Spicy Cucumber Mocktail
- Spicy Paloma Mocktails
- Jalapeno Lemon-Lime Mocktail
- Caramel Oat Latte Mocktail
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Traditional Bloody Mary Mocktails
Ingredients
BLOODY MARY MOCKTAILS:
- 4 ounces organic tomato juice
- 2 ounces Vodka alternative (I love to use Ritual Zero Proof as a great option)
- 1 teaspoon celery juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes Tabasco hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cocktail sauce
- ½ lemon, freshly-squeezed
- ½ lime, freshly-squeezed
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of smoked paprika
GARNISH:
- Lime wedge
- Green olives
- Celery stalk, optional
- Fresh parsley sprig
Instructions
TO MAKE THE BLOODY MARY MOCKTAILS:
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the tomato juice, Vodka alternative, Worcestershire sauce, cocktail sauce, celery juice, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika------shaking until combined.
- ASSEMBLY: Fill an 6 or 8-ounce cocktail glass with bloody mary mocktail mixture (along with ice) and garnish with celery stalk, parsley sprig, and a lime edge and green olives on a cocktail stick. NOTE: repeat for each mocktail if making more than one!
- Sip and Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- SERVING SIZE: To make additional mocktails, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
- ALCOHOL: If you'd like to make traditional drinks, feel free to add 1 ounce of rum, vodka, etc.
- EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of drinkware and mocktail essentials that I use to achieve my favorite drinking experiences, especially with this Bloody Mary Mocktail. Everything from my fave glassware, cocktail shakers, ice cube trays, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
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