Keto Bloody Mary
A savory, peppery brunch classic built from plain tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, lemon and hot sauce instead of a sugary bottled mix. It comes in under 6 g net carbs a glass.
Nutrition per serving
1 cocktail (about 10 fl oz with ice)- Net carbs
- 5.9g
- Calories
- 133kcal
- Protein
- 1.3g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Total carbs
- 6.8 g
- Fiber
- 0.9 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Virgin Mary (alcohol-free): All the savory, spicy flavor with no vodka; a splash of sparkling water keeps it light and lively.
- Leave out the vodka. Roll the drink as directed, pour it over ice and top with the sparkling water.
Bloody Maria (tequila): Blanco tequila and lime instead of vodka and lemon, plus a pinch of smoky chili powder, for a Mexican-style brunch drink.
- Mix and roll as directed, then garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño instead of the olives.
- Nice to have (optional)
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1½ oz vodkaleave out - Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
- Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
Estimated cost $1.10 for 1 servings ($1.10 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Fill a tall glass with ice.
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Put the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt and pepper in a cocktail shaker or jar with a few ice cubes.
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Roll the drink rather than shaking it: pour it back and forth between the shaker and another glass 4 or 5 times. Rolling chills and mixes it without making the tomato juice foamy.
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Strain into the glass over the ice and garnish with the celery stalk, olives and a lemon wedge.
Tips for success
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Check the tomato juice label. Plain tomato juice has about 4 g net carbs per half cup, while many bottled Bloody Mary mixes add sugar or corn syrup. - Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies; look for an anchovy-free brand if that matters to you.
- For a brunch crowd, mix a pitcher of everything except the vodka and ice up to 3 days ahead, then pour about 4½ oz (135 ml) of mix and 1½ oz (45 ml) of vodka per glass.
Nice to have, not needed
- A celery-salt rim adds a savory crunch — skip it and the drink is still well seasoned.
- A celery stalk, a pickle spear or a few olives are the classic garnishes — a lemon wedge is plenty.
Storage & meal prepMeal-prep friendly
- Keeps 3 days in the fridge
- Doesn’t freeze well
Reheat: Stir the chilled mix, then add vodka and ice to order.
Prep tip: Make a pitcher of the mix ahead, so brunch drinks take seconds.
The mix (without vodka or ice) keeps 3 days in a covered jar in the fridge. Stir before pouring.
Variations
2 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosVirgin Mary (alcohol-free)
SwapAll the savory, spicy flavor with no vodka; a splash of sparkling water keeps it light and lively.
- + 3 tbsp sparkling water
- no vodka
5.9 g net · 36 kcal · 1.3 g protein · 0.5 g fat · ≈$0.60 per serving (same net carbs as the original)
Bloody Maria (tequila)
FlavorBlanco tequila and lime instead of vodka and lemon, plus a pinch of smoky chili powder, for a Mexican-style brunch drink.
- vodka → blanco tequila
- fresh lemon juice → fresh lime juice
- + ¼ tsp chipotle or ancho chili powder
6.2 g net · 135 kcal · 1.4 g protein · 0.6 g fat · ≈$1.13 per serving (+0.3 g net carbs vs the original)
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