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Mix up a classic bloody mary, then check out our cosmopolitan, black russian, passion fruit martini and more vodka cocktail recipes.

A bloody mary seems the obvious way to fight those January blues. This is our ultimate recipe; classic, but with enough extras to keep it interesting. Whether you spike it with vodka or keep it virgin, the burst of sunny vitamins from the tomato juice and kick of spice will get you into gear in no time. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover port or sherry still kicking around after Christmas.

  • 50ml vodka
    (we like Ketel One)
  • 200ml tomato juice
  • a handful basil
  • 5ml port
  • 5 ml dry sherry
  • 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 dashes Tabasco
  • 1 tsp creamed horseradish

TO SERVE

  • celery sticks
  • baby plum tomatoes
  • green olives
  • a squeeze of juice lemon
    plus a wedge to serve
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Method

  • step 1

    Put all of the ingredients, plus a pinch of salt and pepper, into one half of a cocktail shaker, and, rather than shaking, slowly pour into the other half of the shaker, then back again. Repeat this a few times.

  • step 2

    This will ensure that everything is well mixed. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with a celery stick, lemon wedge, tomatoes and olives to serve.

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