- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Add vodka, tomato juice, and fresh lemon juice directly into the glass.
- 3
Add Worcestershire sauce, a dash of Tabasco, a pinch of celery salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 4
Using a bar spoon, gently roll the drink by pouring back and forth between the glass and a mixing tin once or twice - do not shake or over-stir.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 6
Garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.
The key to a great Bloody Mary is the 'rolling' technique - gently pouring between vessels rather than shaking - which integrates the ingredients without over-diluting or aerating the tomato juice, keeping the texture thick and luscious.
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