Transform the last remnants of ketchup into a delightful Marie Rose-style dressing with minimal effort. This simple sauce combines mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of your favorite spirit, resulting in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dressing that can be made directly in the ketchup bottle, eliminating the need for extra dishes.
To create this Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce, you’ll need about 5 to 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise, a teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or another chili sauce, depending on your heat preference. Add a small squeeze of lemon juice, and season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Begin by ensuring there is enough space in the nearly empty ketchup bottle to accommodate these additional ingredients.
Combine the mayonnaise, chosen spirit, chili sauce, and lemon juice directly into the ketchup bottle. Add a touch of salt and a generous amount of black pepper, then secure the lid tightly. Shake the bottle vigorously until the contents are thoroughly mixed and the sauce achieves a smooth, creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning to your liking by adding more chili sauce for heat, lemon juice for acidity, or mayonnaise for a milder taste.
The finished sauce can be squeezed directly from the bottle onto your dishes. For an optional garnish, sprinkle a touch of paprika on top to enhance both color and flavor. This versatile dressing pairs exceptionally well with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber in a classic prawn cocktail. It’s also a great addition to burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries.
This recipe is particularly handy for those moments when only a small amount of ketchup is left in the bottle, allowing you to repurpose it into something new and delicious rather than discarding it. With just a few common ingredients and a bit of shaking, you can elevate your meals with this quick and easy sauce.