Traditional cocktail sauce
Traditional cocktail sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment made with tomato sauce, egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a dash of Tabasco. The Thermomix emulsifies the grapeseed oil and egg into a stable, silky mayonnaise base in minutes, then folds in the remaining ingredients for a perfectly balanced sauce, ideal with seafood.
About this recipe
Traditional cocktail sauce with the Thermomix TM7 is the classic seafood companion every host should master. This recipe brings together tomato sauce, a fresh egg, lemon juice and Dijon mustard, elevated by the savoury depth of Worcestershire sauce and a spicy kick of Tabasco. Searching for cocktail sauce recipes or a quick homemade sauce for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 emulsifies the grapeseed oil and egg into a stable, silky mayonnaise base without a single whisk stroke by hand. The double cream adds extra richness, while sea salt and ground pepper round out the flavour. Serve it with prawns, oysters or a festive seafood platter at Christmas or New Year. Unlike shop-bought versions, this sauce contains no preservatives and tastes noticeably fresher. It is a quick starter sauce that comes together in minutes, making it perfect for both planned dinner parties and last-minute gatherings with friends.
Preparation tips
- Use the egg and lemon juice at room temperature before you start, as a cold egg can cause the emulsion with the grapeseed oil to split. Take both ingredients out of the fridge roughly half an hour ahead for a reliably stable cocktail sauce.
- Taste the sauce after adding the Worcestershire and Tabasco, then adjust gradually. These two seasonings carry a lot of punch, so add them drop by drop until the balance of tang, spice and sweetness suits your prawns or seafood platter.
- Store the cocktail sauce in a sealed container in the fridge and consume it within two days because of the raw egg. For a kid-friendly version, simply leave out the Tabasco and replace it with a little extra tomato sauce for mildness.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the double cream with a plant-based cooking cream or oat cream and use a mustard made without dairy. The emulsion with grapeseed oil and egg remains just as stable, keeping the sauce silky and suitable for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Festive Marie Rose variation: add a splash of cognac and a teaspoon of tomato paste to the base for a deeper, richer flavour. This classic twist pairs beautifully with poached prawns at Christmas and turns a simple sauce into an elegant party starter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Stable emulsions - The Thermomix blends grapeseed oil and egg into a silky mayonnaise base that never separates. [Emulsifying]. [Multi-Function]
- Silky mixing - The TM7 mixes tomato sauce and double cream into a velvety, lump-free cocktail sauce in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco directly into the mixing bowl for consistently balanced seasoning. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds peppercorns and sea salt finely, releasing aroma straight into the sauce. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Time savings - The TM7 produces homemade cocktail sauce faster than whisking by hand, ready for your seafood platter. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- grapeseed oil
- egg
- lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- ground black pepper
- sea salt
- Worcestershire sauce
- Tabasco® sauce
- tomato sauce
- double cream