Transform the last remnants of your ketchup bottle into a delightful Marie Rose-style dressing with a simple and quick recipe. This sauce combines mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon, and a splash of your favorite spirit to create a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment in just minutes, all without the need to dirty another dish.
To prepare this Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce, you’ll need about 5 minutes and the following ingredients: 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, 1 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or another chili sauce according to your taste, a small squeeze of lemon juice, flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a nearly empty ketchup bottle with about 1 to 2 tablespoons of ketchup left. For a finishing touch, paprika can be added if desired.
Begin by ensuring there is enough space in your ketchup bottle to add the other ingredients. Pour in the mayonnaise, your chosen spirit, chili sauce, and lemon juice directly into the bottle. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
Secure the bottle’s lid tightly and shake it vigorously until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined, resulting in a smooth and creamy sauce. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed—add more chili sauce for extra heat, lemon juice for increased acidity, or mayonnaise for a milder and creamier texture.
This versatile sauce can be squeezed directly from the bottle onto your dishes. It pairs excellently with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber in a classic prawn cocktail, and can also be drizzled over burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries. This recipe is especially handy when you have a small amount of ketchup left and wish to repurpose it creatively instead of discarding it.