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Bloody Mary Soup Shots with Prawns and Pickled Vegetables

This elegant Bloody Mary soup shot recipe offers a sophisticated twist on the classic cocktail, making it a perfect dairy-free starter for your next dinner party or festive gathering. The vibrant tomato base is spiked with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of vodka, creating a chilled soup that is both refreshing and punchy. Using high-quality San Marzano tomatoes ensures a rich, sweet foundation that balances beautifully with the salty celery salt and zesty citrus notes.

Served in individual shot glasses, these vibrant appetisers are topped with skewers of lemon-marinated prawns and crunchy pickled vegetables for a professional finish. This recipe is particularly convenient for entertaining as both the soup and the garnishes can be prepared a day in advance and kept in the fridge. It is a light, healthy, and stylish way to begin any celebratory meal.

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Ingredients for Bloody Mary Soup Shots with Prawns and Pickled Vegetables

  • 32 peeled deveined cooked medium prawns

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided

  • Pickled vegetables (such as carrots, celery, green beans, and olives)

  • 1 800g can San Marzano tomatoes in juice

  • 2 spring onions, chopped

  • 120ml (or more) low-salt chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vodka

  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

  • 1/2 teaspoons celery salt

How to make Bloody Mary Soup Shots with Prawns and Pickled Vegetables

Toss prawns with 1 tablespoon lemon juice in large bowl. Thread 1 prawns and 1 vegetable on toothpick. Repeat with remaining prawns and vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Place tomatoes with juice, spring onions, 120ml broth, Worcestershire sauce, vodka, horseradish, celery salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. If mixture is too thick, thin with additional broth by tablespoonfuls. Season Bloody Mary mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to pitcher. DO AHEAD: Skewers and soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Pour Bloody Mary mixture into shot glasses or small glasses. Garnish each with prawns-vegetable skewer. Serve remaining Bloody Mary mixture and prawns-vegetable skewers alongside.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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