Bubbly Mary

Name: Bubbly Mary
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 8 ounces tomato juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Tabasco sauce, to taste; Drained bottled horseradish, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste; Oyster liquor, reserved from one dozen oysters (optional); Good-quality Champagne

By Audrey Saunders

October 12, 2006

This recipe is adapted from Audrey Saunders, owner of Pegu Club in New York City. The slightly bubbly riff on the Bloody Mary goes wonderfully with Oysters on the Half Shell with Spicy Vinegar. For expert advice on pairing cocktails with food, click here.

Editor's note: Saunders suggests that you use your favorite Bloody Mary recipe for this drink. In case you don't have one, we've provided one of our best.

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