Unlike the sparse three to four-ingredient builds of other drinks, it's easy to slip in an intriguing spice or sauce twist into a bloody mary.

Mix vegetable juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Serve over ice. Garnish with celery stalks. Tip: If you like, add 3/4 cup vodka to vegetable juice mixture.

Tasting Table decided to try 21 bloody mary mixers to see which should be avoided and one is best left on grocery store ...