Spicy, savory, and endlessly customizable—the Bloody Mary Cocktail is the king (or queen) of brunch cocktails. Made with vodka, tomato juice, citrus, and a layered mix of spices, it’s less of a drink and more of an experience. In Los Angeles, it’s been elevated to an art form: think celery salt rims, Korean chili paste, or bacon-wrapped skewers.
Whether you’re brunching in Venice Beach or recovering from a shoot in the Hollywood Hills, the Bloody Mary is LA’s ultimate wake-up call.
Ingredients (One Serving)
- 1½ oz Vodka
- 3 oz Tomato Juice
- ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 dashes Tabasco (or more, LA-style)
- Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
- Optional: Horseradish, celery salt, smoked paprika
- Garnish: Celery stalk, olives, pickles, bacon, or anything wild
- Glass: Highball or pint
- Ice
LA Local Tip: For next-level Marys, Party Shakers uses heirloom tomato juice from local farms and adds LA-specific twists like chipotle oil, sriracha syrup, or even mezcal instead of vodka (Bloody Maria). Available from Santa Monica’s farmers’ markets to Koreatown’s craft vendors.
How to Make a Bloody Mary, LA Style
1. Salt the rim (optional).
Use celery salt, Tajín, or smoked sea salt. Wet the rim with lemon and roll it through your chosen spice blend.
- Build the drink in a shaker or mixing glass.
Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and spices. Perfect for the Bloody Mary Cocktail. - Roll the drink.
Instead of shaking, pour back and forth between two cups or shakers a few times. This keeps it thick but well mixed. - Pour over fresh ice.
Use a tall highball or pint glass with plenty of ice. - Garnish like a chef.
Go minimal with celery—or go wild with bacon strips, pepperoncini, shrimp skewers, or kimchi. Party Shakers even offers “Bloody Mary garnish towers” on request.
Why LA Brunches Live for the Bloody Mary Cocktail
It’s flavorful, filling, and infinitely flexible. The Bloody Mary Cocktail pairs perfectly with California brunch staples like huevos rancheros, avocado toast, or plant-based scrambles. Ideal for:
- Sunday brunches in West Hollywood
- Poolside recovery parties in Malibu
- Creative industry brunches in Studio City
- Farmer’s market pop-ups in Santa Monica
It’s also one of the few cocktails guests truly customize—which makes it a crowd magnet at events.
FAQs
Can I make this non-alcoholic?
Yes—Party Shakers offers a Virgin Mary bar, with the same mix of spice and garnishes, minus the vodka.
Is it always spicy?
Not necessarily. We adjust to the guest’s heat level. Want it mild or fire-breathing? We’ve got options.
Can it be prepped in advance?
Yes. We pre-mix our Bloody Mary Cocktail base and let guests customize spice and garnish live at the event.
Book the Brunch Powerhouse – The Bloody Mary in LA
Whether you’re brunching hard or just want to shake up your event’s drink menu, the Bloody Mary always delivers bold flavor and Instagrammable flair. Same with other great drinks we offer.
✅ Served all over LA County: Downtown, Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, West Hollywood
✅ Optional DIY garnish station or full Bloody Mary bar
✅ Pair it with your breakfast menu or mid-morning snack platters
✅ Delivered by Party Shakers pros who know brunch is serious business
Book Party Shakers – Serve Bloody Marys and Let Your LA Morning Parties Hit Hard