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Bloody Bull

Bloody Bull is a cocktail made with Vodka, Tomato Juice, and Cold Beef Bouillon. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic8.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

133 kcalCalories
8.5%ABV
14.8gSugar
15.4gCarbs
0.71Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 1.0 ozVodkaBase Spirit
  • 2.0 ozTomato JuiceJuice
  • 2.0 ozCold beef bouillonOther

How to Make It

  1. Pour into ice-filled Highball glass.Pour
  2. Stir.Stirred
  3. Squeeze and add lemon.Add
  4. Garnish with lime wheel.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Bloody Bull cold and season gradually. Taste before adding more spice, salt or citrus because savory cocktails can become intense quickly.

Taste

What does Bloody Bull taste like?

Bloody Bull is a savory cocktail with a fuller, seasoned profile. It is less about sweetness and more about body, spice, acidity and a food-friendly finish.

Primary flavours

Savory

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Bloody Bull is right for you

Bloody Bull is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by savory. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 8.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Bloody Bull if...

Skip Bloody Bull if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward savory, so choose a different page if you want another style.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Gluten-Free

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVeganVegetarian
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Vodka1.0 oz

GinWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect more juniper and herbal aroma.
What changes
Gin can replace vodka when a more botanical result is acceptable.

Tomato Juice2.0 oz

V8 Cocktail JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and check salt/spice balance.
What changes
V8 cocktail juice can replace tomato juice in savory drinks, but it adds a broader vegetable flavor.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Bloody Bull at home?
Yes. The Bloody Bull uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.