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Lyan Mary Cocktail Recipe by Ryan Chetiyawardana

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Last updated: Feb 2, 2023 • 2 min read

A Bloody Mary is a vodka cocktail made with tomato juice and several other ingredients. There are many unique Bloody Mary variations, including the Lyan Mary.

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The Lyan Mary is world-class mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana’s spin on the classic Bloody Mary. The Lyan Mary takes focus away from how many ridiculous garnishes you can pile on top of a Bloody Mary and peers further into the DNA of the drink and what makes it the kind of free-flowing, easygoing drink that effortlessly goes around in a social setting.

How to Make the Lyan Mary

  1. 1. Spice the sherry. The first part of this recipe involves blasting a wide array of spices into some fino sherry by hacking a culinary whipped cream dispenser into a DIY rapid infusion tool.
  2. 2. Make the mix. The second part involves building layers of savory flavors into the tomato mix.
  3. 3. Combine the cocktail. You then combine the Bloody Mary mix with the spiced sherry, vodka, hot sauce, and lemon juice.
  4. 4. Gather the garnish. Instead of a skewer of veggie pickles or celery salt rim, Ryan Chetiyawardana opts for a simple celery stalk or lime wedge to garnish this popular brunch cocktail.

The result, for all of its ingredients, is a finely balanced and nuanced take on the classic Bloody Mary. Feel free to substitute spirits like gin, Scotch whisky, blanco tequila (for a Bloody Maria), mezcal, or aquavit for vodka; all will still work in harmony with the spiced sherry.

Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Lyan Mary Cocktail Recipe

Ryan Chetiyawardana’s Lyan Mary Cocktail Recipe

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makes

2 cocktails

prep time

15 min

total time

25 min

cook time

10 min

Ingredients

For the spiced sherry:

For the tomato mix:

For the cocktail:

  1. 1

    Make the spiced sherry: Add all ingredients to an iSi canister, then charge the canister with a nitrous capsule. Shake briefly and allow the contents to infuse for 10 minutes. Carefully vent the gas, then pour the contents through a coffee filter. Refrigerate until ready to use or up to 1 month.

  2. 2

    Make the tomato mix: Add water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir miso into the water until completely dissolved. Allow to cool, then add the rest of the ingredients. Pour the tomato mix into a resealable container and store in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Make the cocktail: Add all cocktail ingredients except for the celery and lemon to a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Stir to mix. Add more ice, and garnish with a stick of celery or a lemon slice.

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