How to turn the dregs of a ketchup bottle into a classic Marie Rose dressing – recipe

Shake up the remnants of a bottle of ketchup with a splash of spirts, a heap of mayonnaise and a few other simple additions, and turn it into one of the culinary world’s most famous sauces

How to turn the dregs of a ketchup bottle into a classic Marie Rose dressing – recipe

TL;DR

  • Upcycle near-empty bottles of ketchup by adding other ingredients to create a new sauce or dressing.
  • A recipe for Marie Rose sauce uses remaining ketchup, mayonnaise, a spirit (sweet vermouth, cognac, brandy, or vodka), chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • The ingredients are combined in the ketchup bottle and shaken, with optional paprika for garnish.
  • The sauce is suitable for classic prawn cocktails, burgers, avocado fries, or drizzled over salads.