A savory, smoky, and curiously spiced Halloween drink with bold flavor and eerie charm.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tomato juice
- 1 oz vodka (omit for mocktail)
- 1/4 tsp curry powder (your favorite savory spice blend)
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of hot sauce
- half lemon for juice
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ice
Garnish:
- Celery stalk
- Pickled vegetables (okra, olives, or pepperoncini)
- Light sprinkle of your curry or spice blend on top.
- Rim: Mix Garlic Lovers Mix and Spicy Salt or checkout our Gourmet Salts collection
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Instructions
- Rim the glass:
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of your glass.
Dip into a mix of Garlic Lovers Mix and Spicy Salt.
This combination adds a fiery, garlicky edge that complements every sip. - Mix the drink:
In a shaker or mixing glass, combine tomato juice, vodka (if using), curry/spice blend, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. - Stir or shake gently to blend.
- Assemble:
Fill your rimmed glass with ice and strain the mixture over it.
Garnish with celery, pickled vegetables, and a light dusting of your spice blend. - Mocktail version:
Skip the vodka and top up with more tomato juice or a savory Bloody Mary–style mix. Add a dash of olive brine for complexity.
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Recipe Notes & Tips
Tips & Variations:
- Rim the glass with smoked salt or chili powder for extra flair.
- Add a few drops of sesame oil for an umami note.
- Float a pickled eyeball (a mozzarella ball stuffed with an olive) for Halloween fun and drama.
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