Bloody Maria Cocktail
A bold, tequila-based twist on the classic Bloody Mary! This Bloody Maria cocktail blends smoky, spicy, and savory flavors, making it the perfect brunch drink. 🌶️🍹
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Mixing Glass
- Rimmed Glass
Ingredients
Bloody Maria Base
- 2 oz tequila Blanco for a fresh taste, Reposado for a smoother depth
- 4 oz tomato juice Use high-quality, no-added-sugar tomato juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice Always fresh-squeezed for the best flavor
- 3 dashes hot sauce Tabasco, Cholula, or your favorite
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce Adds a deep, umami flavor
- celery salt A pinch, to taste
- black pepper A pinch, to taste
- smoked paprika or horseradish Optional, for extra depth
Garnishes
- celery stalk Classic garnish
- lime wedge For extra zest
- green olives For a salty, briny touch
- pickled jalapeños Optional, for extra spice
- Tajín rim or chili salt rim For an authentic Mexican twist
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it into Tajín or chili salt for an extra zesty touch. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well for about 10 seconds to mix the flavors.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a celery stalk, lime wedge, and green olives. For extra spice, add pickled jalapeños or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
- Enjoy your Bloody Maria! Perfect for brunch, happy hour, or a spicy cocktail night.
Notes
For variations, try swapping tequila for smoky mezcal, or use tomatillo juice instead of tomato juice for a fresh Verde Bloody Maria!