Bloody Mary

For best results, make the Bloody Mary mix up in advance and give the flavours a few hours to mingle – though the longer you leave it, the more peppery it will get. Those with foresight might decide to prepare it the night before the morning after.

Enough ice is absolutely essential to a good Bloody Mary, so you need plenty of room in the glass, which should be filled almost to the top with ice cubes.

The tomato purée helps the juice along a little, so there is no need to bu