Whether you’re a die-hard football fanatic or just tuning in to appreciate the commercials, no Super Bowl experience is complete without the perfect cocktail.

For those who want to start the excitement off early with some day drinking, a Bloody Mary can be used to kick off a Super Bowl gathering.

Check out this recipe for Bloody Mary’s from food.com to serve any of your Super Bowl party guests.

Ingredients:

1 ½ ounces Vodka

3 ounces of tomato juice (can be substituted with Bloody Mary mix)

1 lemon, juice of

½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

3 drops Tabasco sauce

Pepper

Salt

¼ teaspoon celery salt

Optional:

½ tablespoon prepared horseradish

Lime or lemon wedges

Celery

Green onion

Pickle

Pickled green bean

Directions:

1. Rub lemon or lime around rim of glass and then put the rim in margarita salt

2. Add ice to glass

3. Mix vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, pepper, celery salt and horseradish (if using) and pour in glass.

4. Garnish with lemon or lime wedge, celery stalk, green onion or pickled green bean

Estimated preparation time: three minutes