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Classic V8 Cocktail

A refreshing savory cocktail combining V8 vegetable juice, vodka, and seasonings for a quick and flavorful drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic V8 Cocktail
  • V8 vegetable juice 5 ounces
  • Vodka 1.5 ounces
  • Hot sauce 2-3 dashes
  • Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon
  • Celery salt 1 pinch
  • Black pepper 1 pinch
  • Ice cubes
  • Celery stalk for garnish
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Strainer
  • Highball or rocks glass
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. Chill your highball or rocks glass by filling it with ice cubes and set it aside.
  2. Using a jigger, pour 1.5 ounces of vodka into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
  3. Add 5 ounces of V8 vegetable juice to the shaker with the vodka.
  4. Season with 2-3 dashes of hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of celery salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
  5. Fill the shaker three quarters full with ice cubes.
  6. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
  7. Strain the cocktail into the prepared ice-filled glass using a strainer.
  8. Garnish with a fresh celery stalk and a lime wedge on the rim, then serve immediately.

Notes

Pre-chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before making the drink to maintain optimal temperature without over-dilution.