The Kimchi Bloody Mary Mule is a bold savoury long drink that crosses the spice and depth of a Bloody Mary with the fresh fizz of a ginger beer mule. Vodka gives it a clean base, tomato juice adds body, lime sharpens the flavour, and kimchi brine brings heat, tang and fermented complexity.
The ginger beer is what stops the drink from feeling too heavy. It lifts the tomato and spice, adding sparkle and a lively ginger kick. Hot sauce gives it extra fire, but the kimchi brine is the real twist, adding a savoury depth that makes the cocktail feel more layered and more modern than a standard Bloody Mary.
This is a drink for people who like cocktails with attitude. It is spicy, fizzy, tangy and deeply savoury, making it ideal for brunch, food-pairing menus, barbecue nights or anyone who thinks a cocktail should be able to start a conversation.
Ingredients
45 ml Vodka
70 ml Tomato Juice
15 ml lime juice
15 ml Kimchi brine
2 dashes Hot Sauce
Ginger Beer to top
1 piece Celery Stalk
1 lime wedge
Instructions
Add vodka, tomato juice, lime juice, kimchi brine and hot sauce to a highball glass with ice.
Add ginger beer slowly to keep the drink lively.
Stir once or twice to combine without flattening the fizz.
Finish with celery, lime or a pickled garnish.
Recommended glassware
Highball Glass (recommended)
A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.
240–350 mlTall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.
Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.
Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.
Quick facts
5 mins Easy Approx. 6% ABV 1.4 units 150 kcal Cubed ice
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