What ingredients are in a Tomato Tang?

2 cups Tomato Juice, 1-2 tblsp Lemon Juice, 1 dash Celery salt

What glass do you use for a Tomato Tang?

A Tomato Tang is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How many calories are in a Tomato Tang?

A Tomato Tang contains approximately 13 calories per serving.

What is in Tomato Tang?

Tomato Tang is a non-alcoholic savory beverage made with tomato juice, lemon juice, and a dash of celery salt, blended and served in a highball glass. The three-ingredient combination creates a simplified, alcohol-free version of a Bloody Mary base without the spirit or complex spice mix.

Is Tomato Tang alcoholic?

Tomato Tang contains no alcohol. It is a purely vegetable and citrus-based drink designed as a savory, refreshing non-alcoholic option, suitable for any occasion where a Bloody Mary-style flavor is desired without the vodka.

What does celery salt contribute to Tomato Tang?

Celery salt adds a savory, umami-adjacent note to Tomato Tang that amplifies the tomato's natural savoriness and provides a subtle mineral depth. It is a defining seasoning element that distinguishes a proper tomato-based cocktail or mocktail from plain tomato juice.

Tomato juice, lemon juice, and a dash of celery salt are blended together and poured into a highball glass to make Tomato Tang, a non-alcoholic savory beverage. In effect a stripped-down, vodka-free Bloody Mary base, it is tart and savory without the spirit or the broader spice additions of the cocktail. The celery salt supplies an umami-adjacent note that amplifies the tomato's natural savoriness. At about 13 calories it is among the lightest drinks of its kind, refreshing and quick to assemble, the ingredients combined on medium speed until smooth.

Tomato Tang

Glass Highball glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~13 kcal

Ingredients

Tomato Juice 2 cups
Lemon Juice 1-2 tblsp
Celery salt 1 dash

Instructions

Place all ingredients in the blender jar - cover and whiz on medium speed until well blended. Pour in one tall, 2 medium or 3 small glasses and drink up.

NonAlcoholic Savory Refreshing

Tomato Tang is a non-alcoholic savory beverage made with tomato juice, lemon juice, and a dash of celery salt, blended and served in a highball glass. It is essentially a simplified, non-alcoholic Bloody Mary base — tart, savory, and refreshing — without the vodka and complex spice additions. The celery salt adds a distinctive umami-adjacent note that amplifies the tomato's natural savoriness.

History & Origins

Tomato Tang is a non-alcoholic drink with no formal cocktail history, belonging to the tradition of savory vegetable juice beverages that gained popularity in health-conscious American culture from the mid-20th century onward. It closely parallels the flavor profile of a Virgin Mary (non-alcoholic Bloody Mary) but is simpler and more focused on the tomato-citrus-salt combination. The specific recipe is a modern creation of disputed origin.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh, slightly acidic tomato with lemon zest and a subtle saline, celery-spice note. Palate: Tart and savory, with tomato's natural acidity amplified by lemon juice; celery salt adds a mineral, umami edge that gives the drink a sophisticated savory depth unusual for a non-alcoholic beverage. Finish: Clean, tart, and refreshing with lingering tomato and a subtle salt mineral note.

savory tart tomato citrus refreshing

Pro Tip

Season with additional celery salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving for the brightest, most vibrant tomato and citrus flavor.

Data verified February 2017

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