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Bloody Margaret

Classic Bloody Margaret

A sophisticated gin-based twist on the traditional Bloody Mary, offering a refreshing botanical and herbaceous profile. This savory cocktail is perfect for brunch or as a unique pick-me-up, featuring gin, tomato juice, lemon juice, and a blend of classic spices.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 9 August 2026

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Total time
Prep
Serves
1
Per serving
189kcal
Difficulty
easy

Classic Bloody Margaret is a easy Bloody Margaret recipe that serves 1 and takes 5 minutes. It uses 9 ingredients across 4 steps. Each serving provides about 188.63 calories.

Ingredients

9 ingredients for 1 serving. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • GinYour preferred botanical gin60 ml

    Distilled spirit flavored with Juniperus communis and other botanicals

    BeveragesDistilled alcoholic beverage

    In this recipe: 60 ml, Your preferred botanical gin

    Per 100 g

    Calories263 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    1 tbsp 1 tbsp15 g
    1 fl oz 1 fl oz29.6 g
    100 g 100 g100 g
    FlavoringAroma builderDeglazing liquidBotanicalJuniperCitrusy
  • Vegetable juiceChilled120 ml

    Vegetable juice

    BeveragesOther beverages

    In this recipe: 120 ml, Chilled

    Per 100 g

    Calories21.75 kcal
    Protein1g
    Carbs4.13g
    Fat0.1g
    Fiber0.83g

    Common portions

    cup 1 undetermined269 g
    BeverageFlavor baseNutrient sourceEarthySavoryVegetal
  • Raw Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed15 ml

    Lemon juice, raw

    Fruits and Fruit Juicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 15 ml, Freshly squeezed

    Per 100 g

    Calories22 kcal
    Protein0.35g
    Carbs6.9g
    Fat0.24g
    Fiber0.3g

    Common portions

    wedge yields 1 undetermined5.9 g
    fl oz 1 undetermined30.5 g
    lemon yields 1 undetermined48 g
    cup 1 undetermined244 g
    AcidFlavor enhancerTenderizerSourCitrusBright
  • Worcestershire SauceOr to taste5 ml

    Sauce, worcestershire

    Soups, Sauces, and Graviessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 5 ml, Or to taste

    Per 100 g

    Calories77 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs19.2g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    tbsp 1 undetermined17 g
    cup 1 undetermined275 g
    Flavor enhancerUmami builderAcidUmamiTangySavory
  • Sriracha Hot Chile SauceAbout 2-3 dashes, or to taste for heat1 ml

    Sauce, hot chile, sriracha

    Soups, Sauces, and Graviessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 ml, About 2-3 dashes, or to taste for heat

    Per 100 g

    Calories93 kcal
    Protein1.93g
    Carbs19.2g
    Fat0.93g
    Fiber2.2g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined6.5 g
    Flavor enhancerSpicy elementCondimentSpicyGarlickyTangy
  • Celery SeedA pinch0.5 g

    Spices, celery seed

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 0.5 g, A pinch

    Per 100 g

    Calories392 kcal
    Protein18.1g
    Carbs41.4g
    Fat25.3g
    Fiber11.8g

    Common portions

    tsp 1 undetermined2 g
    tbsp 1 undetermined6.5 g
    AromaticFlavor enhancerSeasoningEarthyBitterCelery
  • Black PepperFreshly ground, a pinch0.5 g

    Spices, pepper, black

    Herbs & Spicessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 0.5 g, Freshly ground, a pinch

    Per 100 g

    Calories251 kcal
    Protein10.4g
    Carbs64g
    Fat3.26g
    Fiber25.3g

    Common portions

    dash 1 undetermined0.1 g
    tsp, ground 1 undetermined2.3 g
    tsp, whole 1 undetermined2.9 g
    tbsp, ground 1 undetermined6.9 g
    SeasoningFlavor enhancerAromaticSpicyPungentEarthy
  • Ice CubesFor serving1 cup

    Ice Cubes

    Watercustom

    In this recipe: 1 cup, For serving

    Per 100 g

    Calories0 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    1 ml25 g
    Cooling agentDiluentNeutralHardCrisp
  • Raw CeleryFor garnish1 piece

    Celery, raw

    Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 piece, For garnish

    Per 100 g

    Calories14 kcal
    Protein0.69g
    Carbs2.97g
    Fat0.17g
    Fiber1.6g

    Common portions

    strip (4" long) 1 undetermined4 g
    tbsp 1 undetermined7.5 g
    stalk, small (5" long) 1 undetermined17 g
    stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) 1 undetermined40 g
    AromaticTextural elementGarnishFreshEarthyMild

What you’ll need

3 tools across 4 steps.

  • tall glassEssentialsteps 1, 2
  • jigger (measuring tool)step 2
  • bar spoonstep 3

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare Your Glass

    Take a tall glass, such as a highball or Collins glass, and fill it generously with 1 cup of ice.

    Chilling your glass beforehand can help keep your drink colder for longer.

    Timer: 1 mintall glass
  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Into the ice-filled glass, pour in the 60 ml of gin, followed by 120 ml of tomato juice, 15 ml of fresh lemon juice, 5 ml of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ml of Tabasco sauce.

    Adjust the Tabasco sauce to your preferred level of spice. A little goes a long way!

    Timer: 1 minjigger (measuring tool)tall glass
  3. 3

    Season and Stir

    Add a pinch of 0.5 g of celery salt and a pinch of 0.5 g of freshly ground black pepper to the mixture. Stir all the ingredients gently with a bar spoon for about 15-20 seconds to ensure they are well combined and chilled.

    Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Some prefer a bit more spice or a touch more lemon.

    Timer: 1 minbar spoon
  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish your Bloody Margaret with a 1 piece of celery stalk. You can also add a lemon wedge or olive for extra flair. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing botanical cocktail!

    For an extra touch, rim the glass with celery salt before adding ice.

    Timer: 1 min

Nutrition

Per serving, across 1 serving.

Nutrition for Classic Bloody Margaret, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories188.6 kcal188.6 kcal
Protein1.6 g1.6 g
Carbohydrates8.3 g8.3 g
Fat0.4 g0.4 g
Fibre1.6 g1.6 g
Sodium241.8 mg241.8 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

Heat 2 of 5from spicesSavorySpicyHerbaceousTangySourSaltyUmamiCitrusyEarthyPeppery
Salty
3 out of 5
Sour
3 out of 5
Umami
3 out of 5
Spicy
2 out of 5
Herbal
3 out of 5
Rich
1 out of 5

Texture

Juicy

Mood

Healthy feelLight freshComfort food

Good for

BrunchLunchParty

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Classic Bloody Margaret take to make?
About 5 minutes from start to finish.
How many calories are in Classic Bloody Margaret?
Roughly 188.63 calories per serving, based on 1 servings. Each serving also has 1.55g protein, 8.3g carbohydrates, 0.35g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Classic Bloody Margaret vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. This recipe is fully vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients.
What equipment do I need for Classic Bloody Margaret?
tall glass. Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.
How spicy is Classic Bloody Margaret?
It registers 2 out of 5 on heat. The heat comes from spices.

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