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Virgin Mary

Virgin Mary is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans savory and spicy. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 89 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic3 ingredients

At a Glance

89 kcalCalories
22.2gSugar
22.2gCarbs

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

  • 3.0 ozTomato JuiceJuice
  • to tasteWorcestershire SauceModifier
  • to tasteTabasco SauceOther

How to Make It

  1. Fill a Highball glass with ice.Fill
  2. Add all ingredients and stir well.Stirred
  3. Garnish if desired and serve chilled.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SavorySpicy

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Non-alcoholic

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Tomato Juice3.0 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.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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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About this drink

The Virgin Mary is best understood as the alcohol-free branch of the Bloody Mary family. Its history is tied less to one inventor and more to the way savory tomato, citrus and spice became a brunch and bar-service template that could work with or without vodka.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Virgin Mary?
The Virgin Mary is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 89 calories.
What does a Virgin Mary taste like?
Virgin Mary has a flavour profile featuring Savory, Spicy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Virgin Mary?
The Virgin Mary is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 89 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Virgin Mary typically served?
Virgin Mary is often suggested for Low / No Alcohol, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Virgin Mary?
If you enjoy Virgin Mary, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Virgin Mary at home?
Yes. The Virgin Mary uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Virgin Mary with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.