“The Bloody Mary is essentially a tomato soup seasoned with alcohol,” says Craig Schoettler, who works closely with chef Grant Achatz at his bar Aviary in Chicago. Just as in cooking, Schoettler says, “the balance of salt is critical.” Slideshow: More Bloody Mary Recipes
How to Make It
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Fill a chilled collins glass with ice. Add the vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco and stir well. Season the drink with salt and pepper and garnish with the celery rib and lemon wedge.
