Pow & Mah Bloody Mix

Pow & Mah Bloody Mix is a ready-made mixer for building a Bloody Mary without assembling tomato juice, spice and seasoning from separate bottles. The details supplied don't list its ingredients, heat level or ABV, so check the label for those. Mixes in this style usually start from a tomato base with savory seasoning, some acidity and pepper heat. Expect a savory, salty-tangy profile rather than a sweet one, and shake the bottle before pouring, since spice and tomato solids settle. Serve it cold. Chill the bottle ahead of time and build the drink over plenty of ice, because the mix is the main flavor and dilution should come from the ice, not from a warm start. A typical ratio is about 3 to 4 parts mix to 1 part spirit, so about 4 oz of mix with 1.5 oz of vodka. Taste it before adding extras. If the mix is already well seasoned, a dash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon may be all it needs. If it's mild, add Worcestershire, celery salt or fresh black pepper. Vodka is the standard base. Gin gives a more herbal version, tequila or mezcal makes a Bloody Maria, and a lager or pilsner poured alongside makes a classic "red beer" style drink. A tall highball or Collins glass works best, and a pint glass is a fine substitute. Rim it with celery salt or a salt-and-pepper mix by running a lemon wedge around the edge first. Garnishes that suit this kind of mix are a celery stalk, olives, a lemon or lime wedge and pickled green beans. For food, it goes naturally with brunch dishes such as eggs, bacon, breakfast sandwiches and smoked fish, and with salty, fried or grilled foods. Without alcohol, it works as a savory virgin Mary served cold over ice with the same garnishes.