Earlier this year, science proclaimed the Bloody Mary the most complicated cocktail in the world. "It's a very complicated drink," said Neil C. Da Costa, Ph.D., at a presentation given by the American Chemical Society. According to science, the Bloody Mary covers almost the entire range of human taste sensations.

Because of the confusion of flavors, there are a number of different ways to go about making this drink. We sought out some of the most standard, as well as a couple that take some hard left detours. Here are 5 ways to make the world's most complicated cocktail.