Bloody Mary Recipe Australia | Our Spicy V8 Cheeky Mary – Corporal Freddie's

By the Freddie's family | Updated November 2026

This Bloody Mary recipe is a spicy, full-flavoured take made for Australian tastes. V8 Hot & Spicy, vodka and a generous hit of Freddie's Worcestershire Sauce make it perfect for brunch or a cheeky afternoon pour.

Bloody Mary in a tall glass garnished with celery, held at an outdoor table

The classic Bloody Mary has been around since the 1920s, and there's a reason it has stood the test of time. It's punchy and right at home at brunch with your mates. Like any good classic, there are plenty of ways to make one, so we teamed up with our favourite local Bloody Mary expert, Ms. V, to put together our own Freddie's version.

This recipe can be made two ways depending on the mood. One a little more cheeky. One a little more breakfast-friendly. Both get a generous splash of Freddie's Worcestershire Sauce.

Bloody Mary ingredients

A spicy Bloody Mary made for long lunches, BBQs, brunches, and those afternoons that somehow turn into evenings.

1 part V8 Hot & Spicy Vegetable Juice
2-3 parts vodka (premium if you're feeling fancy, but your budget vodka will do the job too)
2 teaspoons Corporal Freddie's Worcestershire Sauce
3 splashes of Tabasco
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Few shakes of black peppercorn pepper

Cheeky Bloody Mary recipe (V8 and vodka)

1. Add all ingredients to a glass
2. Stir well using a chopstick or long spoon
3. Taste and adjust to your liking
4. Add more V8 if too strong
5. Add extra Tabasco or Freddie's Worcestershire Sauce if you want more kick
6. Garnish with a sliced stick of cucumber or celery to finish it off

Breakfast Bloody Mary (lower-vodka version)

Prefer something a little lighter? Use the exact same recipe and switch the ratio to:

1 part vodka
2-3 parts tomato juice

Still full of flavour. Just a little less cheeky.

There you have it. One Bloody Mary recipe, two ways.

Why Worcestershire sauce makes a better Bloody Mary

Worcestershire gives a Bloody Mary its savoury depth. Freddie's is thick and full of flavour, so a couple of teaspoons is all it takes and you taste it in every sip. Want more kick? Add a little extra.

New to Freddie's? The Starter Bundle gets you a 250ml bottle for the table and a 750ml refill to keep it topped up.

Freddie's Top Tip

Start with the 2 teaspoons, taste, then add more Worcestershire or Tabasco until it's how you like it. Hosting brunch? The Twin Refill (2 x 750ml) keeps the bar stocked.

Cheers to Bloody Marys the Freddie's way. Want more Worcestershire cocktails, like a Bloody Bull or a Michelada? See 101 Ways to Use Freddie's Worcestershire Sauce, or browse all Freddie's products.