For revellers regretting the previous night’s excesses, the Bloody Mary is the definitive lunchtime hangover cure.
Combining vodka, tomato and spices, the 90-year-old concoction remains one of the world’s most popular cocktails.
Now scientists believe they have cracked the secret of the perfect Bloody Mary.
The trick, they say, is to use cheap vodka and quality tomato juice, and to serve it on ice.
And drink it within 30 minutes to prevent the mix of chemicals that provide the refreshing kick from breaking down.
US scientist, Dr Neil Da Costa, said the perfect Bloody Mary should contain high-quality tomato juice, cheap vodka, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, black pepper and celery salt. The intense, spicy flavour masks the vodka, so it made little sense using expensive brands, he added. - Daily Mail