Whether you enjoy one as a brunch-time hangover cure or as a belly-warming antidote to those cold winter nights, the Bloody Mary is a cocktail that can raise your spirits on any occasion (or time of day). And the best part about the Bloody Mary is that it can be made from the comfort of your home with just a few simple ingredients. Follow the steps in this article and you'll be toasting the queen in no time!

• 2 oz. vodka
• 4 oz. tomato juice
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco sauce
• Salt and black pepper
• Celery (for garnish)
• Horseradish, to taste

• Highball glass
• Cocktail stirrer
• Crushed ice

• With all of your ingredients and equipment at hand, you are ready to start making a delicious Bloody Mary. Here's how to do it:

1. Fill your highball glass up with crushed ice.
2. Add the vodka, tomato juice and lemon juice.
3. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.
4. Add horseradish to taste.
5. Sprinkle in a small amount of salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir the mixture gently until the ingredients have been properly mixed.
7. Garnish with a celery stick, olive or lemon wedge.
8. Serve and enjoy!

1. A few of the most popular variations on the Bloody Mary recipe include the "Bloody Caesar" (Clamato or clam juice instead of tomato juice) and the "Bloody Maria" (with tequila instead of vodka)
2. A non-alcoholic version of the Bloody Mary (also known as a "Virgin Mary") can be made by simply eliminating the vodka from the above recipe and substituting more tomato juice.
3. Bloody Marys are deceptively delicious (in that it's hard to tell you're drinking alcohol) - so always be careful not to drink too many.
4. Traditionally, Bloody Marys aren't supposed to be served after 6pm - but we won't tell anyone if you have one later!
5. Substituting vegetable juice for the tomato juice can provide more depth of flavor to your Bloody Mary.
6. Dip the rim of the glass in water to moisten, then in freshly ground pepper.

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