Keto Bloody Mary: The Zero-Carb Mix That Changes Everything

Most Bloody Mary mixes knock you out of ketosis with a single drink. The tomato juice alone can run 8-10g of carbs per serving, and that's before the mix adds more.

Stu's Bloody Mary Concentrate has 0 carbs.

Not low carb. Zero. Because there's no tomato juice in the bottle. You control how much juice goes in your drink, which means you control the carbs.

Here's everything you need to make a keto-friendly Bloody Mary without sacrificing flavor.

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Carbs in Bloody Mary Mix: The Comparison

Before we get to the recipe, let's look at what you're working with if you grab a typical mix off the shelf.

The math is simple. If you're staying under 20g of carbs per day, one Bloody Mary made with a typical mix eats up 30-40% of your daily allowance. Two drinks and you're done.

With Stu's, the only carbs come from the tomato juice you add, and you can use less of it.

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Why Stu's Works for Keto

Traditional Bloody Mary mixes are pre-diluted with tomato juice. You're stuck with whatever ratio they decided. If you want less tomato (fewer carbs), you get less flavor.

Stu's Bloody Mary Concentrate flips that. It's pure seasoning: spices, pickle brine, acid, heat. No tomato juice, no filler.

This means:

You control the carbs. Use 4 oz of tomato juice instead of 6. Use 3 oz. Use tomato water if you want to go even lower. The flavor comes from the concentrate, not the juice.

More flavor per ounce. Because it's concentrated, you use 2-3 oz of Stu's compared to 6+ oz of a typical mix. Every sip has actual taste.

0g carbs from the mix itself. The only carbs in your drink come from whatever juice you add.

Clean ingredients. All natural, gluten free, no MSG, no preservatives. You're not adding mystery ingredients to hit your macros.

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Keto Bloody Mary Recipe

Net carbs: Approximately 4g (depending on your tomato juice) Prep time: 3 minutes Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 4 oz tomato juice (use R.W. Knudsen or Campbell's low sodium, ~4g carbs)
• 2-3 oz Stu's Bloody Mary Concentrate (0g carbs)
• 2 oz vodka (0g carbs)
• Ice
• Bacon bits for rim (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the rim. Crush 2-3 strips of cooked bacon into fine bits. Wet the rim of a highball glass and roll it in the bacon. (Skip if you want to save the calories.)
2. Add ice. Fill the glass.
3. Pour the tomato juice. Start with 4 oz. You can always add more.
4. Add Stu's concentrate. Use 2 oz for a lighter drink, 3 oz if you want it bold.
5. Add vodka. Stir gently. Don't shake.
6. Taste and adjust. Need more kick? Add another splash of Stu's. Too intense? Add a bit more juice.

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Lower Carb Variations

The 2-Carb Bloody Mary

Use 2 oz tomato juice and 3 oz Stu's concentrate. The drink will be more intense and less tomato-forward, but you'll cut your carbs in half. Add a squeeze of lemon to brighten it.

Tomato Water Bloody Mary

Blend fresh tomatoes, strain through cheesecloth, and use the clear liquid instead of juice. Almost no carbs, surprisingly flavorful. More work, but worth it if you're strict.

The Michelada Route

Skip the vodka entirely. Use 2 oz Stu's concentrate, 3 oz tomato juice, and top with a light Mexican lager. Different drink, similar satisfaction, and you can argue the beer has nutritional value. (It doesn't, but it's fun to try.)

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Keto-Friendly Garnishes

Most classic Bloody Mary garnishes are already low carb. Load up.

Zero or near-zero carbs:

• Celery stalk
• Bacon
• Olives
• Pickles
• Pepperoncini
• Cheese cubes

Low carb (1-2g):

• Cocktail shrimp
• Cherry tomatoes (1-2)
• Lemon or lime wedge

Skip these:

• Anything breaded
• Sweet pickled items
• Candied bacon (the sugar adds up)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is tomato juice keto?

In moderation. One cup of tomato juice has about 8-10g of net carbs. Using 4 oz (half a cup) in your Bloody Mary gives you roughly 4-5g. That fits most keto plans if you're not drinking five of them.

Is vodka keto?

Yes. Pure spirits like vodka, tequila, gin, and whiskey have 0g carbs. The alcohol itself has calories (about 64 per ounce), but no carbs. Your body will prioritize metabolizing the alcohol before burning fat, so drinking can slow weight loss even if the carbs are fine.

What about other Bloody Mary variations?

A Bloody Maria (tequila instead of vodka) has the same carb count. A Michelada adds beer, which adds carbs, but light beer is relatively low. A Bloody Caesar uses Clamato, which has slightly more carbs than plain tomato juice.

Can I make this without alcohol?

Absolutely. A Virgin Mary made with Stu's concentrate and tomato juice has the same ~4g carbs, zero alcohol calories, and all the flavor. It's a legitimate savory drink, not a consolation prize.

Why not just make Bloody Mary mix from scratch?

You can. Combine tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper. Adjust until it tastes right. Then do it again next week when you run out.

Or use Stu's, which has all of that already balanced, and spend your time on something else.

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The Bottom Line

A typical Bloody Mary made with store-bought mix runs 10-12g of net carbs. That's too much for most keto plans.

A Bloody Mary made with Stu's concentrate runs about 4g, and you can go lower if you adjust the tomato juice ratio.

The difference is the mix. Stu's has 0 carbs. Everything else has tomato juice built in, which means carbs built in.

If you're doing keto and you miss Bloody Marys, this is how you get them back.

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Related:

• Bloody Mary Calories
• Bloody Maria Recipe
• Michelada Recipe
• Bloody Caesar Recipe