A better Bloody Mary, mixed from the pantry shelf

A Bloody Mary is nearly a meal in a glass. Savory, spicy, a little filling. It shows up at brunch and it works just as well around a campfire. The version here starts from a can on the shelf instead of a bottle in the fridge, and it holds up.

The base is our Powdered Vitamin Tomato. Same bold, tangy flavor you want in the glass, with real nutrition behind it. It works for a long weekend and it works when the power is out.

Why the powder beats the bottle

The whole recipe rests on the base, and this one earns its spot in three ways.

• The Powdered Vitamin Tomato carries 40 essential nutrients, including 5g of protein, 6g of fiber, and 798mg of Omega-3s per serving. It also brings Vitamins A, C, D, E, plus calcium, iron, and potassium.
• It keeps up to 25 years in #10 cans, or 15 years in resealable pouches. No spoiled juice going down the drain.
• It stores light and small, and it mixes into a smooth base in seconds. No bulky bottles taking up fridge space.

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The vitamin-packed Bloody Mary

Prep time: 5 minutes. Serves 1.

Ingredients

For the base:

• ⅓ cup Powdered Vitamin Tomato
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• A dash of your favorite hot sauce
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• 1 to 2 oz vodka (optional, for the classic version)

For garnish, which is where the fun is:

• Celery stalk
• Lemon wedge
• Green olives
• Pickle spear, bacon strip, or cheese cube

Instructions

1. Rehydrate the base. In a shaker or glass, stir the Powdered Vitamin Tomato into the cold water until it is completely smooth.
2. Build the flavor. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir or shake again until everything is blended.
3. Add the vodka, or skip it. For the classic cocktail, stir in 1 to 2 oz. For a Virgin Mary, leave it out. It is just as good on its own.
4. Serve and garnish. Pour over ice in a tall glass. Load it up with celery, olives, a lemon wedge, whatever you like.

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A few tips

• Want it creamy? Rehydrate 1 tablespoon of our Powdered Vitamin Milk and add it before you shake. It softens the texture and adds a little more nutrition.
• Making a batch? Multiply everything by the number of guests and mix it in a pitcher. Fast, and it looks like you tried harder than you did.
• Set your own heat. A pinch of celery salt, a dash of smoked paprika, or a spoonful of horseradish all change the drink. Make it yours.

Comfort and nutrition in one glass

Sunday brunch or a night with the lights out, a Bloody Mary built on our Powdered Vitamin Tomato gives you comfort and real nourishment at the same time. Off-grid does not have to mean going without. Keep a can on the shelf and you can pour this any month of the year.