What is the best commercial bloody mary mix? Doesn't have to be spicy- I can add my own tabasco.

Based on my limited experience:

• Zing Zang - good mix of flavor and spice
• Traeger - wildcard recommendation but has a nice smoke flavor. Also a good marinade.

I'd say Zing Zang. I prefer low sodium V8 and spice it up from there.

If you want to go local then Papa Scott's is a good option. https://www.papascotts.com/

Real Dill. We get it at Whole Foods here. Pricey, but you'll never go back.

https://therealdill.com/products/bloody-mary-mix

Revolution & Zin Zang. Add a little Tabasco and Spicy Tony's seasoning and not a bad quick bloody.

Doctor up Zing Zang to your liking. It's hard to beat.

Bloody Point is the best I've had. https://www.bloodypointmixing.com/products/bloody-point-remedy-bloody-mary-32-oz

If you're on your way to a party and need some mix, get Zing Zang.

Not a traditional mix, but I like McClure's.

aggielax48 said:

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Not a traditional mix, but I like McClure's.

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Second

V8 with Louisiana hot sauce, some olive juice and a lime.

Zing Zang is my favorite.

I doctor my bloodys with pickle juice, Worcestershire, fresh lime juice, hot sauce, and bacon salt or smoked s&p.

Barbecue Wife Bloody Mary Mix IMO is the best. Aggie owned too

BurnetAggie99 said:

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Barbecue Wife Bloody Mary Mix IMO is the best. Aggie owned too

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For reference, my preferred mix is Zing Zang with Charleston mix as a close second. Tried Barbecue Wife and no one in my household liked it.

Mateo's

Redeye

Zing zang, but i prefer bloody caesars with clamato.

What's a bloody Cesar ?

SoTxAg said:

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Zing zang, but i prefer bloody caesars with clamato.

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Apparently I've been doing this for a long time. My go to mix is one 5.5oz can each Hot & Spicy V8 and Clamato, doctored with Worcestershire, prepared horseradish, hot sauce, and some kind of brine (pickle, olive, cocktail onion).

Maybe that is "making a Bloody Mary" rather than "using a mix". But it isn't much work and doesn't require anything a well stocked fridge wouldn't have.

I've also switched to bourbon over vodka.

McClure's. Not close. Much cheaper if you order case directly from them, it many of the Krogers with Murray's cheese shops carry it.

Zing Zang is the absolute GOAT and nothing compares.

my secret ingredient is a squirt of yellow mustard.

Gonna be an unpopular opinion, but I don't like a thick/pulpy Bloody Mary. My go-to is Clamato Michelada Especial, lime, Cajun chef, and black pepper.