If you have been lucky enough to spend time in New Orleans, you know that they have a major passion for this savory breakfast libation. Every bar, restaurant and pub in the city has their own version, and much like a family Red or Mole Sauce, no two recipes are exactly the same.

After painstakingly tasting multiple recipes (such a sacrifice! #justkidding), we have come up with what we feel is pretty great representation of a classic Bloody Mary and we hope you enjoy!

We discovered an ingredient that is completely optional but highly recommended: topping your bloody with a splash of light lager. It lends an effervescence to the drink that we love.

Ingredients:
Note: Ingredients are for one drink. Double as needed!

• 1 Shot Vodka
• 3 oz Bloody Mary Mix
• ½ oz Portlandia Foods Vegan Worcestershire sauce or our Spicy Worcestershire
• ½ a lemon, juiced
• ¼ tsp Horseradish
• A splash of your favorite hot sauce
• For non-vegans: ¼ oz Demitris Bloody Mary Seasoning 
• A few good shakes of the following seasonings: Cajun seasoning, onion salt, celery, salt
• Optional: 6 oz light lager (Corona premier is a good one)

Combine all the ingredient (except the beer) over ice and stir vigorously. If you wish, top with the beer and your garnishes of choice. Santé!

Recipe Credit: Molly Boudreaux