Virgin Mary Mocktail
More than a mere mocktail, it's a statement, and it’s poured and presented like any classic cocktail, allowing non-drinkers to fully participate in social settings where alcohol is usually the focus. Its richness and spice offer complexity typically reserved for spirits, making it a standout in the realm of non-alcoholic drinks.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 90mL tomato juice
- 10mL fresh lemon juice
- 10mL pickle brine (or olive brine)
- 2dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2dashes hot sauce (like Tabasco)
- Pinch of celery salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- Ice cubes
- Celery stick or lemon wedge
Method
- Step 1
In a shaker, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, brine, Worcestershire, spicy sauce, salt, and pepper. Fill halfway with ice.
- Step 2
Shake firmly for about 10 seconds to combine the acidity, spice, and umami flavours into a smooth, well-chilled drink.
- Step 3
Strain into a chilled highball or rocks glass with ice, allowing the spiced tomato foundation to settle evenly.
- Step 4
Garnish with a celery stick or a lemon slice and serve immediately for a savoury, zero-proof drink that is both balanced and unique.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Use cold tomato juice alone to keep the mocktail fresh; heated juice dulls the flavour and loses the drink's overall balance.
Preparation Tip 2
Use Worcestershire sauce modestly; a few dashes of this create umami richness without overwhelming the drink's main tomato character or making it too savoury.
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