Virgin Mary
A non-alcoholic Bloody Mary: tomato juice, savory seasonings, and a celery stick.
Base spirit
Non-alcoholic
Style
Savory
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
The Virgin Mary keeps the Bloody Mary’s tomato-savory profile without vodka. Horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire, citrus, and celery salt still define the drink. Served tall over ice, it is the clearest zero-proof brunch option in the spicy-savory lane.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 4 oz tomato juice
- • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- • 2 dashes hot sauce
- • 1 pinch celery salt
- • 1 pinch black pepper
- • horseradish to taste
Did you know?
“Calling a Bloody Mary without vodka a Virgin Mary became standard brunch language as non-drinkers asked for the same savory profile.”
Source:Brunch and mocktail menu practice
Bartender's Note
Taste and adjust heat and salt before pouring. A light celery-salt rim is optional.
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How to make the Virgin Mary
- 1Combine tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, pepper, and horseradish in a glass
- 2Add ice and stir
- 3Garnish with celery and lime
