Virgin Mary Mocktail

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Author: Aishwarya S
A glass of orange-colored beverage garnished with a lemon wedge and a small sprig of herb, placed on a wooden surface.

More than a mere mocktail, it's a statement, and it’s poured and presented like any classic cocktail, allowing non-drinkers to fully participate in social settings where alcohol is usually the focus. Its richness and spice offer complexity typically reserved for spirits, making it a standout in the realm of non-alcoholic drinks.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Tomato juice
    90ml
  • Fresh lemon juice
    10ml
  • Pickle brine (or olive brine)
    10ml
  • Worcestershire sauce
    Dashes
  • Hot sauce (like Tabasco)
    Dashes
  • Pinch of celery salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • Ice cubes
  • Celery stick or lemon wedge

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a shaker, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, brine, Worcestershire, spicy sauce, salt, and pepper. Fill halfway with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Shake firmly for about 10 seconds to combine the acidity, spice, and umami flavours into a smooth, well-chilled drink.

  3. Step 3

    Strain into a chilled highball or rocks glass with ice, allowing the spiced tomato foundation to settle evenly.

  4. Step 4

    Garnish with a celery stick or a lemon slice and serve immediately for a savoury, zero-proof drink that is both balanced and unique.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Use cold tomato juice alone to keep the mocktail fresh; heated juice dulls the flavour and loses the drink's overall balance.

  • Use Worcestershire sauce modestly; a few dashes of this create umami richness without overwhelming the drink's main tomato character or making it too savoury.

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