The Bloody Mary is an old standby for good reason. Whether you need a hangover remedy or just a really delicious cocktail, the Bloody Mary can pick you up in the morning or get you ready for the evening.
The cocktail’s namesake, Mary the First of England, was nicknamed Bloody Mary because of all those people she had burned at the stake. Thank goodness Elizabeth the First soon replaced her!
The general consensus is that the first Bloody Mary was concocted at the famous Harry’s Bar in Paris in the 1920s, and then spices were added at the St. Regis in New York in the 1930s. In any case, there are endless variations. I consider myself somewhat of an expert, having tasted many, many, many over the years.

• 2 oz. vodka
• 2 oz. Clamato juice
• 1 oz. tomato juice
• dash celery salt
• dash black pepper
• dash hot sauce
• 2 dashes Worcestershire
• juice of 1/2 lemon

Pour vodka over ice. Don't overdo it on the ice, okay? Add Clamato juice and tomato juice. Add seasonings: celery salt, black pepper, Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice. Shake well and sprinkle with more celery salt. Garnish with your favorite cocktail munchie, if desired. I prefer the traditional celery stalk, but pickled green beans or large green olives are also good. Enjoy!