Do you love to have sauce by your dish? Because, I love it. Now, it must be very clear that I will be sharing a sauce recipe for Hoffman house cocktail sauce. It is best paired with seafood.

Hoffman house cocktail sauce can be prepared by mixing ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and salt. Refrigerate for an hour and the sauce is ready to serve.
If you make ahead or make extra, place in an airtight container and refrigerate. It should stay fresh up to a week.
So the next time you are buying shrimps, make sure to try out this recipe. You will forget the packed sauces. A sauce with no preservatives and regulators can be made easily at your place. What else can you ask for?
Let’s get started with the making. I have shared the list of ingredients first. Check it out and work accordingly. Before that, check out the other sauce recipes as well.
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What Equipment Will You Need To Make Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce?
- Mixing Bowl – Mix all the sauces, lemon juice, and salt for the recipe in a bowl.
- Spatula – Mix all the ingredients well with a spatula until the sauce settles and thickened.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce?
Preparation Time | Resting Time | Total Time |
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5 Minutes | 1 Hour | 1 Hour 5 Minutes |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce?
- Chili Sauce Mild – This chili sauce will offer some sweet and slightly spicy flavor to this sauce.
- Worcestershire Sauce – This popular condiment is flavored with anchovies, garlic and spices, and sweetened with molasses and sugar, adding a salty and umami-rich kick.
- Hot Sauce – A splash of hot sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the cocktail sauce.
- Lemon Juice – A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness and balance to spicier and saltier ingredients in the sauce.
- Ketchup – Ketchup provides a sweet, tangy tomato flavor, and acts as the base for Hoffman house cocktail sauce.
- Horse Radish – If you like your sauce on the zesty side, add a little horseradish.
- Salt – Season your sauce will salt to enhance flavor and thicken the sauce.

Steps To Make Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce
1. Mix And Serve
Take a bowl and pour ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Now season salt to a mixing bowl.
Mix all the ingredients well with a spatula until the sauce settles and thickened.
Refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories | 45 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 11.2 g |
Protein | 0.6 g |
Fat | 0.1 g |
Sodium | 356.8 mg |
How Will Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce Look And Taste Like?
Hoffman house cocktail sauce is a zesty and flavorful sauce perfect for adding to your favorite seafood dishes. This sauce is made with a combination of various sauce, lemon juice, and horse radish, and is absolutely delicious.
This sauce is a delicious, sweet, and spicy alternative to cocktail sauce. This homemade sauce, with horseradish and lemon, just brings a blast. The sweetness of all the sauces, along with garlic and onion is mesmerizing.
Whether you’re looking to add a little extra flavor to your shrimp cocktail or want to jazz up your fish tacos, Hoffman house cocktail sauce is a perfect choice.
Recipe Card
Hoffman House Cocktail Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup Chili Sauce Mild
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 2 dashes Hot Sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Horse Radish
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Add ketchup, chilli sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients well until the sauce settles.
- Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Was Hoffman house cocktail sauce discontinued?
Hoffman House cocktail sauces were so popular, they were sold into grocery stores in 1949 and continued as a Wisconsin staple until 2019.
How do you make cocktail sauce from scratch?
If you are a beginner, just follow the recipe given by us. It is very simple to meet Hoffman cocktail sauce. All you have to do is just mix all the ingredients and store them for an hour so that everything blends. Your sauce is ready; it’s an easy recipe.
What can I use in place of Hoffman house cocktail sauce?
If you are not willing to make cocktail sauce, you can use salsa, thousand island dressing or even French or Russian dressing.
Can you substitute chili sauce for cocktail sauce?
Yes, if you’re finding an alternative to chili sauce, the cocktail sauce could be the best. If you’re making it at home, you can range the spice as per your taste.
Conclusion
Can’t wait to begin with the recipe for Hoffman house cocktail sauce? Try it and share your reviews in the comment section.
Just in case you have any queries related to the recipe, you can ask your questions in the comment section. If you liked this recipe, do share it with your family and friends. Bon Appetite!
When adding the brown sugar and onion powder how much do you add when mixing ? There not mentioned in the ingredients.
Hey, Thank You for noticing the error in your recipe. I’ve updated the recipe now.
SUGAR ???? What sugar. The recipe doesn’t mention sugar. What kind of sugar, and how much.
Hi Susan, thank you for pointing out the inaccuracy in the recipe, the editorial team has reviewed and rectified it for your convenience. Happy Cooking!