How To Make Bloody Mary For One With Tomatoes Out Of The Garden

Take those fresh summer tomatoes and whip up a batch of this DIY bloody Mary mix. Nothing compares to the fresh from the garden taste you can achieve by making the mix yourself. Bloody Mary mix is a person thing, and adding your own seasonings and spice is what will set you bloody Mary bar apart from all the rest.

Glass of bloody Mary surrounded by fresh tomatoes and garnished with shrimp, pickles and celery

**This post was updated in 2020**

Tis the season for all things tomato. Farmers market stands and backyard gardens are bursting with these beauties, and I know a lot of people who like to stock up in order to can all sorts of tomato goodness for winter.

That's all fine and good, but marinara is the last thing on my mind. Tomatoes say three things to me; Caprese salad, salsa, and bloody Marys.

DIY Bloody Mary Mix

As a lover of bloody Marys, I was stoked when I fulfilled one of my long time dreams of making my own batch of bloody Mary mix. straining fresh tomatoes

Bloody Mary mix is a very personal thing. Almost as personal as marinara. Some people like theirs spicier, some people like theirs tangier. I personally love the earthiness that worcestershire and clam juice bring to the table.

Fresh tomato juice combined with smooth tomato puree is the basis for all mixes. All you have to do is decide what you like, and stir it in.

jar of bloody mary mix

If you give this recipe a try, I'd love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I'll share your creations!

DIY Bloody Mary Mix

Homemade bloody mary mix with fresh tomatoes

Prep Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 58 kcal

4 to 5 pounds ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh grated horseradish
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup clam juice
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 Tablespoon hot sauce
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Roughly chop the tomatoes. Combine with salt and place in a mesh strainer over a large bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Reserve the collected juice. Working in small batches, puree chopped tomatoes until smooth. Press pureed tomatoes through the mesh strainer. Discard solids.
Whisk together strained tomato puree and tomato juice. Add horseradish, lemon juice, lime juice, clam juice, celery salt, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce and black pepper.
Pour over ice and vodka. Garnish with celery and pickles and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

DIY Bloody Mary Mix

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 58 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g 2%

Sodium 368mg 15%

Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Sugar 8g 9%

Protein 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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