Brunch just isn't the same without a Bloody Mary to wash down that plate of eggs benedict and avocado toast. A classic Bloody Mary made at home uses vodka as its alcohol base and the rest of its ingredients — tomato juice, tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lemon juice, and salt — are as natural as can be. If anything, this is one drink that ordinarily packs fewer calories and more health benefits than most other alcoholic beverages.
But there's one instance in which this isn't the case — when you want your Bloody Mary in an instant.
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Bloody Mary Mixes Could Pack On Calories And Sodium
There's a big difference between the calorie, sugar, and sodium content you'll find in a Bloody Mary made from many store-bought mixes versus one made from scratch at home. The tomato juice used in a mix typically contains more sugar and calories and the mix itself often packs more than 600 mg of sodium.
You may assume you're ordering a relatively healthy cocktail when you choose a Bloody Mary, but depending on the mix used to make your drink, you could be adding on hundreds of calories to your meal.
Make Your Bloody Mary From Scratch
The occasional Bloody Mary at a restaurant isn't going to destroy all of your health goals. But if this is one drink you find yourself whipping up at home, taking a few extra steps instead of using a mix can save you on calories, sodium, and sugar.
Make your own tomato juice by combining pureed tomatoes, celery, parsley, and sea salt. Feel free to add or take away salt and spices to suit your health needs and taste for spice.
A few extra minutes spent making this drink at home will pay off — and it will be even more delicious.
