A Gallon of Bloody Mary

Elevate your brunch game with "A Gallon of Bloody Mary," the ultimate crowd-pleasing cocktail recipe perfect for gatherings. This bold and savory drink combines the robust flavors of tomato juice, vodka, and freshly squeezed lemon juice with a tantalizing blend of Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Infused with optional pickle juice for an extra tangy kick, this make-ahead cocktail is as versatile as it is delicious. Garnish each glass with crisp celery stalks, lemon wedges, and pickled vegetables for a stunning presentation. With enough to serve 10, this recipe is ideal for brunches, tailgates, or any festive celebration. Serve chilled over ice and enjoy this classic, zesty cocktail with a custom punch of flavor in every sip!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 cups Tomato juice
• 3 cups Vodka
• 1 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons Prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 teaspoons Celery salt
• 1.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup Pickle juice (optional)
• 8 cups Ice cubes
• 10 Celery stalks (for garnish)
• 10 Lemon wedges (for garnish)
• 1 jar Pickled vegetables (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pitcher or mixing bowl that can hold one gallon of liquid, combine the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and pickle juice (if using).

Step 2

Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, or celery salt, depending on your preference.

Step 4

Cover the Bloody Mary mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 5

Just before serving, prepare glasses by filling them with ice cubes.

Step 6

Stir the Bloody Mary mixture again and pour it into the prepared glasses, leaving about an inch of space at the top.

Step 7

Garnish each glass with a celery stalk, a lemon wedge, and any additional pickled vegetables or toppings of your choice.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3833 grams (3833.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2633

Total Fat 27.10g	35%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.00g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 13698mg	596%
Total Carbohydrate 171.60g	62%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 96.60g
Protein 24.40g	49%

Vitamin D 4IU	19%
Calcium 644mg	50%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 7106mg	151%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 66.8%