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Halloween Bloody Mary

A spiced tomato-based cocktail infused with savory flavors like horseradish, garlic, and smoked paprika. The drink features a bright red hue, garnished with eerie, theatrical touches such as a bloody limb and rimmed with black salt, resulting in a visually striking and flavorful beverage with a smooth, slightly thick texture. It combines spicy, tangy, and smoky notes for a festive Halloween presentation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Tomato juice preferably chilled
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce adds umami depth
  • 1 tbsp Hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Horseradish prepared horseradish for spice
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder adds savory depth
  • ½ tsp Black salt for rimming glasses
  • sufficient for Ice cubes chilled, for serving
  • Garnishes: Celery stalks, lemon wedges, spicy pickles, or blood-red peppers optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Rimming plate

Method
 

  1. Prepare the glasses by spreading black salt on a small plate and rubbing the rims with lemon juice, then gently dipping them into the salt to create a dark, theatrical rim.
  2. In a shaker, combine tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir gently to blend the savory and spicy flavors, releasing aromas of spice and tomato.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then securely close it and shake until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy, about 10-15 seconds. You’ll hear the ice rattle and see the liquid turn icy cold.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses, pouring carefully to avoid disturbing the salt rims. The vibrant red color should ooze slightly over the edges, creating a striking presentation.
  5. Garnish each drink with eerie elements like a celery stalk, a lemon wedge, a spicy pickle, or a small red pepper to enhance the spooky effect. Optional: add a bloody limb-shaped garnish or a small piece of carnation for extra theatrics.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy this visually striking and flavorful Halloween cocktail, perfect for spooky gatherings or a festive night in.

Notes

For a more intense black salt rim, mix crushed black Himalayan salt with a pinch of activated charcoal before decorating the rims. Adjust hot sauce for spice level, and experiment with garnishes to create your spooky signature look.