Smoked Paprika Bloody Mary with Charred Tomato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A smoky, savory Bloody Mary elevated with charred tomato juice and a hint of smoked paprika, delivering bold flavor with every sip. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Vodka, Charred tomato juice, Fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka
• 4 oz Charred tomato juice
• 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
• pinch Celery salt
• pinch Freshly ground black pepper
• as needed Ice cubes
• 1, for garnish Celery stalk
• 1, for garnish Charred lemon wheel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare charred tomato juice by lightly charring fresh tomatoes under a broiler or on a grill until skin blackens, then blend and strain to yield 4 oz.
2. Step 2: Fill a tall Collins glass with ice cubes. Add 2 oz vodka, 4 oz charred tomato juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, a pinch of celery salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon to chill and combine without diluting.
5. Step 5: Garnish with a celery stalk placed upright and a lemon wheel charred on the grill slid onto the rim for aroma and visual appeal.