How to Drink Marmite

Last Updated: May 6, 2021

A Marmite broth has a distinct meaty flavour perfect for warming your insides on a cold day. Alternatively, why not try drinking Marmite in your cocktails.

Ingredients

Marmite Broth

Marmite
Boiling water

Marmite Bloody Mary

45ml vodka
10ml lemon juice
60ml tomato juice
4 drops Tabasco
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Marmite
A pinch of salt and pepper

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Marmite Broth

1
Spoon marmite into a mug - about two thirds of a teaspoon will be sufficient. You can vary how much marmite you use depending on how much you can handle.
2
Boil water in a kettle. Enough water to fill the mug.

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3
Pour the boiling water into the mug.
4
Stir the mixture until it becomes a light brown colour throughout.
5
Wait for the broth to cool before drinking
6
If you wish, dip buttered bread into your broth to turn it into a meal.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Marmite Bloody Mary

1
Insert all the ingredients into a mixing glass and add ice.
2
Stir very well.
3
Strain the mixture into a 12oz Collins (without ice).
4
Garnish the cocktail with a celery stick and lemon wedge.

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Community Q&A

Question

Can I warm the Marmite jar to aid in spreading it on bread?

Community Answer

If it's glass, then maybe for 10 to 20 seconds, but avoid microwaving plastic or putting it in the oven as it could melt.
Question

How do I thicken a hot Marmite drink?

Community Answer

You could add just a little bit of cornstarch to the drink. You don't want to add too much or it will affect the taste, but a little bit should help thicken it.
Question

Can I make this recipe without using hot sauce?

Community Answer

Yes, it's perfectly fine to leave out the hot sauce if you do not want your Marmite bloody mary to be spicy.
Question

Can I mix Marmite with tomato juice?

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Community Answer

Yes. Mixing Marmite with tomato juice will make a very simple Bloody Mary. To do this, try Method 2 of this article to learn to make a more advanced Marmite Bloody Mary.