The Briny Bloody Mary: More Depth, Less Heat
The Bloody Mary is one of those cocktails that invites too much. Too much hot sauce, too much Worcestershire, too many garnishes that turn a drink into a plate. The briny Bloody Mary strips that back and replaces the disorder with precision.
La Saum's olive brine does the work that salt, Worcestershire, and excess hot sauce are usually recruited to do. It adds savory depth without heat, and salinity without sharpness. The result is a Bloody Mary that actually tastes like it was made on purpose.
The Briny Bloody Mary Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz vodka
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4 oz tomato juice
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0.75 oz La Saum olive brine
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0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
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2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
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1 dash hot sauce (optional)
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Fresh cracked black pepper
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Ice
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Celery stalk and 2 olives, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Fill a tall glass with ice.
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Combine vodka, tomato juice, La Saum olive brine, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Stir gently to combine.
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Add hot sauce and black pepper if desired.
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Garnish with a celery stalk and olives. Serve cold.
Notes: The olive brine is doing the heavy lifting here. Start with less hot sauce than you think you need. The brine changes the balance of the drink.
Precision Over Abundance
The Bloody Mary is not usually described as a precise cocktail. La Saum changes that. The brine brings a cleanness to the tomato base that turns the drink into something more considered. It still works on a Sunday morning. It also holds up as an actual cocktail worth making at dinner.
The olives on the garnish are not decoration. Skewer them alongside the celery and treat them as an amuse-bouche for the drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does olive brine do in a Bloody Mary?
Olive brine adds salinity and savory depth to a Bloody Mary without heat. It reduces the need for excess Worcestershire and hot sauce, making the drink more balanced.
Can I make a Bloody Mary without Worcestershire sauce?
Yes. With La Saum olive brine carrying the savory notes, Worcestershire becomes optional. Use one or two dashes if you like the flavor, but the drink holds without it.
What vodka works best in a Bloody Mary?
A clean, neutral vodka works best. The Bloody Mary has a lot going on flavor-wise. A highly flavored or infused vodka competes with the tomato and brine rather than supporting them.
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