If you’re looking to breathe new life into the last drops of ketchup sitting in your fridge, consider whipping up a quick Marie Rose-style dressing. This simple sauce combines mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, and a dash of your favorite spirit to create a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment in just minutes. Plus, the best part is you won’t need to dirty an extra dish.

The process begins by leaving the remaining ketchup in its bottle, ensuring there’s enough space to add other ingredients. You’ll need 4 to 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of sweet vermouth, vodka, brandy, or cognac, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of sriracha, Tabasco, or another chili sauce, depending on your taste preference. Add a small squeeze of lemon juice for acidity, along with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.

Secure the bottle’s lid and shake it vigorously until the mixture is well combined, resulting in a smooth and creamy sauce. Once blended, taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more chili sauce for extra heat, additional lemon juice for more acidity, or more mayonnaise for a milder and creamier texture. If desired, sprinkle a touch of paprika on top for added color and flavor.

This versatile sauce is an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. It pairs beautifully with prawns, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber in a classic prawn cocktail. Alternatively, it can be drizzled over burgers, salads, roasted vegetables, or crispy avocado fries. The recipe is particularly handy for those times when you have a small amount of ketchup left and want to transform it into something delicious rather than discarding it.