If you’ve ever found yourself with just a spoonful or two of ketchup left in the bottle, there’s a simple way to transform those last remnants into a delicious Marie Rose-style dressing. By blending mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of your favorite spirit, you can create a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce in mere minutes. This method cleverly repurposes what’s left in the bottle without the need to dirty an extra dish.
For this Ketchup Bottle Marie Rose Sauce, you’ll need about 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, a teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of your preferred chili sauce such as sriracha or Tabasco, depending on your taste. A small squeeze of lemon juice will add necessary acidity, while flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper enhance the flavors. Start with nearly empty ketchup that still contains about 1 to 2 tablespoons, and finish with a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
To prepare, leave the residual ketchup in the bottle, ensuring you have enough space to add the other components. Combine the mayonnaise, chosen spirit, chili sauce, and lemon juice directly into the ketchup bottle. Season with a pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper. After securing the lid, shake the bottle vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Once mixed, taste the dressing and make any necessary adjustments. If you prefer more heat, add additional chili sauce; for more acidity, include more lemon juice; and for a milder, creamier texture, add more mayonnaise. This versatile sauce can be easily dispensed over food directly from the bottle, and a touch of paprika can be added for extra color and flavor.
This inventive dressing pairs particularly well with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber, making it ideal for a classic-style prawn cocktail. Beyond that, it can also enhance burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries. The recipe is particularly handy when you have a small amount of ketchup left and want to creatively avoid waste by transforming it into something new and flavorful.