The secret to this large-batch cocktail is a savory dash of Old Bay seasoning mixed right into the base. You'll combine chilled vegetable juice with fresh lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire for a perfectly spiced, savory profile. Just stir in the vodka, pour over ice, and let your guests garnish their own glasses. It's a foolproof way to handle weekend brunch without playing bartender all morning.
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
8
Course
Drink
Cuisine
American
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Difficulty
Easy
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Cost
Moderate
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Spice
Spicy
Ingredients
46 oz. low-sodium vegetable juice, chilled
1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. hot sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
½ cup vodka, chilled
Instructions
1Combine the chilled vegetable juice, black pepper, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in a large pitcher. Stir well to integrate the spices.
2Pour the chilled vodka into the seasoned juice mixture and stir again.
3Fill individual glasses with ice, pour the cocktail mixture over the top, and add your favorite garnishes.
Notes
Yield: This recipe makes approximately 2 1/2 quarts of cocktails.
Swap: Substitute the vodka with tequila to make a Bloody Maria, and serve with extra lime wedges.
Make ahead: Mix the juice and spice base up to a day in advance, then stir in the vodka right before serving.
Garnish: Set up a DIY bar with celery stalks, crispy bacon, pickled green beans, and lemon wedges.