True Wisconsin Bloody Mary

Experience the ultimate Midwest brunch classic with the True Wisconsin Bloody Mary—an indulgent cocktail that doubles as a meal! This savory drink combines smooth vodka and tangy tomato juice with bold seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and smoked paprika for a kick of flavor. What sets this recipe apart is its extravagant garnishes: skewered cheese curds, pickled mushrooms, crispy bacon, and cherry tomatoes, along with a crisp celery stalk and dill pickle spear for the perfect crunch. The final touch? A traditional Wisconsin beer chaser served on the side, making each sip a celebration of flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this hearty cocktail guarantees to elevate your weekend brunch or game-day spread with authentic Midwestern charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka
• 6 oz Tomato juice
• 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Prepared horseradish
• 4 dashes Hot sauce
• 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 tsp Celery salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.125 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 whole Celery stalk
• 1 whole Dill pickle spear
• 3 pieces Cheese curds
• 2 whole Pickled mushrooms
• 1 whole Cooked bacon strip
• 2 whole Cherry tomatoes
• 4 oz Beer chaser (lager or pilsner)

Directions

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, lemon juice, celery salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Step 2

Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and chilled.

Step 3

Fill a pint glass with fresh ice cubes and strain the Bloody Mary mixture into the glass.

Step 4

Garnish lavishly: add the celery stalk, dill pickle spear, cheese curds (skewered), pickled mushrooms, cooked bacon strip, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 5

Serve with a small glass of beer as a traditional Wisconsin-style chaser.

Step 6

Sip the Bloody Mary while alternating with sips of the beer chaser for an authentic experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	833.3 grams (833.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	406

Total Fat 12.00g	15%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 2009mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 24.70g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 11.70g	23%

Vitamin D 1IU	3%
Calcium 165mg	13%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 1050mg	22%

*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: 42.6%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 39.0%