Mr Mrs T Original Bloody Mary Mix

Mr & Mrs T Original Bloody Mary Mix is a ready-to-pour tomato-based mixer made for one job: a Bloody Mary without measuring out tomato juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, celery salt and hot sauce yourself. Mixes labelled "original" usually sit in the savory, mildly peppery middle of the range. Expect a seasoned tomato body with some spice and a little salt, and plan to adjust from there. It is a base for building a drink, not a finished one. The standard build is simple. Fill a tall highball or pint glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of vodka, and top with roughly 4 to 5 oz of mix. Stir gently so the ice doesn't water the drink down too fast. Vodka is the classic spirit, but the same ratio works with tequila for a Bloody Maria, gin for a Red Snapper, or no spirit at all for a virgin version. The savory base also suits a Michelada: pour the mix over ice, add a squeeze of lime, and top with a light lager. If you're using a salted rim, taste the mix before adding extra salt, since the rim and the mix both contribute. For garnish, a celery stalk is the traditional choice, and a lime wedge, olives or a pickled green bean also work. Pepper, extra horseradish or a few dashes of hot sauce let you push the heat up without changing the base. Chilling the bottle and the glass beforehand keeps the drink cold longer. The mix also suits brunch plates such as eggs, bacon, breakfast sandwiches and smoked fish. Shake the bottle before each pour, because tomato-based mixers separate on standing. Once opened, keep it refrigerated.