Spiced Bloody Mary (Savory Cocktail / Mock-tail)

A savory, smoky, and curiously spiced Halloween drink with bold flavor and eerie charm.

Ingredients (makes 1 drink):

• 2 oz tomato juice
• 1 oz vodka (omit for mocktail)
• ¼ tsp curry powder or your favorite savory spice blend
• ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of hot sauce
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Pinch of black pepper
• Ice

Garnish:

• Celery stalk
• Pickled vegetables (okra, olives, or pepperoncini)
• Light sprinkle of your curry or spice blend on top
• Rim: Mix Garlic Lovers Mix and Spicy Salt or checkout our Gourmet Salts collection 

Method:

1. Rim the glass:
• Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass.
• Dip into a mix of Garlic Lovers Mix and Spicy Salt.
• This combination adds a fiery, garlicky edge that complements every sip.
2. Mix the drink:
• In a shaker or mixing glass, combine tomato juice, vodka (if using), curry/spice blend, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper.
• Stir or shake gently to blend.
3. Assemble:
• Fill your rimmed glass with ice and strain the mixture over it.
• Garnish with celery, pickled vegetables, and a light dusting of your spice blend.

Mocktail version:

Skip the vodka and top up with more tomato juice or a savory Bloody Mary–style mix. Add a dash of olive brine for complexity.

 Optional twist ideas:

• Rim the glass with smoked salt or chili powder for extra flair.
• Add a few drops of sesame oil for an umami note.
• Float a pickled eyeball (a mozzarella ball stuffed with an olive) for Halloween fun and drama.