Some bartenders swear by the original vegetable cocktail juice for their Bloody Mary base: V8. There is nothing better in the world.” -Evan Charest, emerging brands market manager, Brown-Forman “Clamato in a traditional Caesar is the way. Clamato juice for the win and for Caesars! I’m Canadian so it’s standard issue back home.” -Tony D’Agostino, division brand manager, Edrington “I feel like Bloody Mary mix is like ketchup everyone wants to make their own but the consumer is always just looking for the Heinz. It launched production in the late 1960s and was said to be inspired by Manhattan clam chowder, which is tomato-based. While the Caesar may be claimed by Canada, Clamato is a Californian invention. With its combination of tomato juice, spices, and clam broth, it makes for an especially savory cocktail. Clamato is branded as a “tomato cocktail” but is most recognized as the official mixer of a Bloody Caesar. If you’re looking to take your Bloody Mary up a briny notch, look no further than the national drink of Canada: the Bloody Caesar. It’s straightforward enough to give a neutral base so you can experiment with your own recipe.” -Althea Codamon, general manager and beverage director, Aita Restaurant & Mayflower Bar, Brooklyn, New York “Sacramento is OG for classic Bloody Marys. Sacramento just had the right combo of texture and acidity.” -Simone Mims, beverage consultant, San Francisco A few years ago when Rambler opened, I compared Sacramento, fresh pureed tomatoes, and Campbell’s. “For the classic recipe, you cannot go wrong with Sacramento. Sacramento gives the perfect tomato backbone for us to enhance and play with to make a delicious Bloody Mary.” -Brooks Moyer, head bartender, Cool World in Brooklyn, New York To add spice, we use our team’s go-to hot sauce, Crystal, plus a house blend of peppers: árbol, Carolina Reaper, and pasilla (among others). We bump up the savory umami notes with Maggi (among other things). It has a natural tomato sweetness that we enhance with tomato paste (which also adds viscosity), as well as balsamic vinegar to add a sweet tangy and tart component. So I’ve always looked for tomato juice that can be a blank canvas to create a flavorful Bloody Mary, and Sacramento tomato juice is just that. “Personally (and professionally), I want my Bloody Mary to be savory and spicy, with a touch of tomato sweetness. Sacramento’s rich tomato flavor has the right amount of sweetness and acidity, with a texture that is substantial but not too heavy. The brand has been around since 1931 and has been a part of the country's largest privately owned tomato processor for four generations. Sacramento tomato juice is the gold standard for many bartenders who want to start with a blank slate.
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