UNCLE MERLE'S BLOODY MARY

Uncle Merle's Bloody Mary image

I had a very good friend who was not related to me, but everyone called him "Uncle Merle". He gave me this recipe and made me promise not to give it to anyone until he passed away. Uncle Merle is gone now, but his recipe lives on.-Ronald Roth, Three Rivers, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 drop hot pepper sauce
Dash ground cinnamon, optional
Ice cubes
7-1/2 ounces vodka
Optional garnishes: Celery ribs, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, string cheese, lemon wedges, cooked bacon, beef snack sticks, cucumber spears, olives, cubed cheese, old bay seasoning and celery salt

Steps:

In a pitcher, mix the first 11 ingredients until blended. If desired, stir in cinnamon. For each serving, pour 3/4 cup mixture over ice; stir in 1-1/2 tablespoons of vodka. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.