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Bloody Mary (NA)
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Servings
Servings:
Four
Title

Bloody Mary (NA)

Description

A mocktail is a nonalcoholic beverage designed to mimic the flavor and presentation of a traditional cocktail — minus the alcohol. These drinks often combine fruit or vegetable juices, herbs, sparkling water and flavored syrups to create refreshing and complex profiles. Mocktails allow people to enjoy the social and sensory experience of a cocktail while avoiding alcohol-related health risks.

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup low-sodium V8 juice
¼ cup cocktail sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
4 celery sticks
Optional: olives, cheese or garnish of choice

Directions

Directions

Add V8 juice, cocktail sauce and lemon juice into a shaker without ice. Shake for 30 seconds, then add ice and shake again for another 30 seconds.
Strain and pour into a glass (ice not recommended).
Garnish with preferred toppings. Recommended garnishes include celery, olives, pickle spears, pepperoncini and cubed cheese.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Alcohol provides calories but no essential nutritional value — no vitamins, minerals or other nutrients the body needs to function. As research evolves, recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans increasingly emphasize limiting alcohol intake due to its links to chronic health conditions, including certain cancers, liver disease and cardiovascular issues. In fact, the risks associated with alcohol use are now considered to outweigh any potential benefits.

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