## Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) tomato juice
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Celery salt (for rimming the glass, optional)
- Garnishes: celery stalk, lemon or lime wedge, olives, pickles, bacon, etc.
- Ice cubes
### Instructions:
1. **Rim the Glass (Optional)**: If desired, rim the rim of a tall glass with celery salt. Run a lemon or lime wedge around the edge of the glass, then dip the rim into celery salt spread out on a small plate.
2. **Fill the Glass with Ice**: Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
3. **Add Ingredients**: Pour the vodka, tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the glass.
4. **Stir**: Use a stir stick or a long spoon to stir the ingredients together until well combined.
5. **Garnish**: Garnish the Bloody Mary with a celery stalk, lemon or lime wedge, olives, pickles, bacon, or any other garnishes you like. Feel free to get creative!
6. **Serve**: Serve the Bloody Mary immediately, and enjoy!
### Tips:
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce to your taste preferences. You can also add other seasonings or ingredients, such as horseradish, pickle juice, or garlic.
- Use high-quality tomato juice for the best flavor.
- Make it a meal by adding a skewer of cocktail shrimp, a slice of crispy bacon, or a mini slider as a garnish.
Experiment with different variations and ingredients until you find your perfect Bloody