No two people make Bloody Mary mix the same. Everyone has his or her own little twist. Some like it spicy. Some like it mild. Others use an entire garden's worth of vegetables as garnish. Some like only a straw.

No matter what your preference, when you make a batch for others, you're better off following a standard recipe that consists of: 1 ½ oz. vodka, 3 oz. tomato juice, seven drops of Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of ground black pepper, a pinch of celery salt, and ¼ teaspoon of grated horseradish. Garnish with a stalk of celery. Make sure you keep the ingredients out, just in case anyone wants to add a little extra to their drink.