Transform the last remnants of ketchup in your bottle into a delightful Marie Rose-style dressing with a simple yet ingenious recipe. By merging mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon, and a splash of your favorite spirit, you can create a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce in just a few minutes—all without dirtying an extra dish.
This recipe for a Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce takes only five minutes to prepare and yields between five and six tablespoons of sauce. The ingredients you’ll need include 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or another chili sauce, depending on your taste preference. Add a small squeeze of lemon juice, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to round out the flavors. Most importantly, ensure you have a nearly empty ketchup bottle with about 1 to 2 tablespoons of ketchup remaining. For an optional finishing touch, sprinkle some paprika.
Start by leaving the remaining ketchup in its bottle, ensuring there’s enough space for the additional ingredients. Into this bottle, add the mayonnaise, your chosen spirit, chili sauce, and lemon juice. Season the mixture with a small pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Secure the lid tightly and shake the bottle vigorously until the contents are thoroughly combined, resulting in a smooth and creamy sauce.
Once the dressing is prepared, taste it to see if adjustments are needed. You can add more chili sauce for extra heat, more lemon juice for acidity, or additional mayonnaise to make it milder and creamier. When satisfied with the taste, squeeze the sauce directly from the bottle over your food. A sprinkle of paprika can add a dash of color and flavor.
This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber, making it an excellent choice for a classic prawn cocktail. It also works well drizzled over burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries. The recipe is particularly handy for those times when you have just a little ketchup left in the bottle and want to create something new instead of letting it go to waste.