Savory cocktail inspired by borscht with vodka.
Description:
This is a reimagined and clarified riff on the savory Bloody Mary, inspired by the earthy flavors of the Eastern European staple—borscht. Vodka is combined with Twisted Alchemy Eureka Lemon Juice, fresh tomato juice, and an umami hit from Worcestershire and Tabasco. A unique milk-wash technique transforms the drink into a crystal-clear, velvety-smooth cocktail, accented with celery salt, pepper, and a hint of corn powder for a subtle vegetal sweetness. Served over a single large ice cube, it’s complex, savory, and unforgettably elegant.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz premium vodka
- 1 oz fresh tomato juice
- 0.5 oz Twisted Alchemy Eureka Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz whole milk (for clarification)
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce
- 1 pinch celery salt
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper
- 1 small pinch corn powder (or finely ground freeze-dried corn, optional for depth)
Instructions:
1. In a mixing glass, combine vodka, tomato juice, Eureka Lemon Juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco, celery salt, black pepper, and corn powder. Stir well.
2. In a separate glass, pour the milk. Slowly add the cocktail mixture to the milk (not the other way around). The milk will curdle—this is key to the clarification process.
3. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes undisturbed.
4. Strain first through a fine mesh strainer, then filter through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. The result should be a clear, slightly tinted liquid.
5. Chill and serve over a large ice cube in a double old-fashioned glass.
6. Garnish with a celery ribbon and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper on top.
Glass:
Double Old-Fashioned Glass
This drink bridges savory and refreshing, with a crystal-clear visual that masks a flavor bomb inside—perfect for impressing and intriguing your guests.AI Cocktail Info
Serving : 3.5 oz
ABV
12%*
Calories
150*
Net Carbs
8g*
AI Request:A Cocktail with milk wash style
Borscht Crystal
- Vodka
- Tomato juice
- lemon juice
- milk
- pepper, celery salt, pepper, corn powder
- worcestershire sauce
- tabasco
*Estimated by AI - may vary