Mark’s Bloody Mary Mix

This last weekend my buddy Mark came out to visit Dana and I. Mark was my roommate and co-worker while I was in college. We bartended together at a college bar for 5 years. It was a blast. Mark still bartends and makes a mean bloody mary. His secret is a spice concentrate that together makes one mean bloody mary. We made a triple batch for the weekend. As you can see, in Wisconsin they add everything but the kitchen sink to the bloody mary. We topped ours with a pickle, celery, dash of celery salt and a beef stick. Yep, a freaking beef stick. It was amazing!!

To make a Bloody Mary, add 1-3 oz of the mix to a glass and top with tomato juice. The more mix you add the spicier the Bloody Mary.

We made a ton of these over the weekend and they are great. Hands down one of the best Bloody Mary’s I have ever had.

The ingredient list looks like a lot, but it is killer. Plus, it makes a ton of bloodies.

Mark’s Bloody Mary Mix

Bartender-approved spicy bloody mary mix concentrate. Mix 1-3 oz with tomato juice for a customizable cocktail. Makes 20-25 drinks and keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

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Prep Time 15 hours hrs

Total Time 15 hours hrs

Servings: 20 cocktails

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup honey
• 1 1/3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 1/3 tablespoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons celery salt
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 2/3 tablespoons horseradish
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
• 1 1/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce

Method

 

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or mixing bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly until all spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
3. Store in a glass jar and refrigerate for up to one week.
4. To make a Bloody Mary, add 1-3 oz of the mix to a glass filled with ice.
5. Top with tomato juice and stir well.
6. Adjust spice level by adding more or less mix to taste.
7. Garnish with celery, pickle, olives, or beef stick as desired.

Notes

This is a bartender’s secret recipe that makes enough concentrate for 20-25 drinks. The ingredient list may seem long, but each spice plays a crucial role in the flavor profile. Start with 1 oz of mix per drink and adjust to your preference for heat level. The mix keeps well refrigerated and actually tastes better after a day or two as the flavors meld together. Wisconsin-style bloody marys are known for generous garnishes including unconventional options like beef sticks!