Twists on the Bloody Mary

First up, we’ve got the classic Bloody Mary recipe. The classic brunch cocktail stars vodka and a mix of tomato juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

Garnish with: a celery stalk and a rim of flavorful Bloody Mary salt (which you can make yourself with sea salt or kosher salt and spices)

The Maria is similar to the Mary, but she’s made with tequila or mezcal instead. Feel free to make this one spicy with jalapeño tequila or keep it mild.

Garnish with: lime wedges, pickled jalapeños and cilantro

Next up is the Red Snapper, which is the name for a Bloody Mary with gin. The botanical notes of gin work with the savory mix-ins of Bloody Mary mix.

Garnish with: blue cheese olives and herbs like basil, parsley or rosemary

Bourbon in a Bloody Mary? You bet. It's a great way to upgrade the classic cocktail. Its smoky, oaky, caramel notes of bourbon add sweetness to combat the savory flavors in the Bloody Mary.

Garnish with: bacon and pickled okra for a Southern touch

Not to be outdone, rum can go in a Bloody Mary too! The Cubanita has a more subtle sweet-and-savory combo.

Garnish with: popcorn shrimp, lemon wedges and pickled asparagus

This variation has a Louisiana twist. It adds Cajun hot sauce and Creole seasoning, plus some crawfish bitters for extra flavor.

Garnish with: a rim of spicy potato chips, shrimp or crawfish, pickled green beans

Love spice? This one’s for you. Mix things up with more black pepper, more hot sauce and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Make it with spicy chili-infused vodka if you dare.

Garnish with: pepper jack cheese, jalapeño peppers, cucumbers

No booze, no problem! A non-alcoholic Bloody Mary can be just as good as the original. It's perfect for January 1st if you happen to be doing Dry January on National Bloody Mary Day! You’ve got some options:

• Simply drink Bloody Mary mix on its own.
• Substitute a zero-proof spirit for the vodka to make a Bloody Mary mocktail.
• Add pickle brine or olive brine instead of booze.

Garnish with: pickles, cherry tomatoes, cocktail onions

Beer also works as a stand-in for a spirit. This one isn’t usually made with all the same ingredients as a traditional Bloody Mary, but it’s a tomato cocktail so it still counts. Use your favorite Mexican lager beer and fresh lime juice to make this sister cocktail from Mexico.

Garnish with: lime wedges, Bloody Mary salt rim

Tomatillos make a beautiful substitute for red tomatoes and turn this cocktail green. Made with tomatillo, yellow tomato and cucumber, this recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, too.

Garnish with: tomatillos, cherry tomatos, shrimp, cucumber

If you make a Bloody Mary with clamato juice, it’s called a Bloody Caesar or even just “the Caesar.” Clamato juice is made from tomato juice and clam juice and is a little thinner than the Mary. Also, it’s usually stirred, not shaken.

Garnish with: a celery stick, a pickle spear, olives, lemon wedges

These miniature Bloody Marys are perfect for parties. Made with Bloody Mary mix and hot pepper vodka, these puppies are sure to bring a kick.

Garnish with: smoked salt on the rim, lime wedge