Bloody Maria is a Mexican-inspired twist on a classic Bloody Mary. Swapping vodka for tequila, a hint of habanero, tomato, and pickle juices, and a bit of citrus along with a few other sensational seasonings makes this one deliciously spicy brunch cocktail!
2ouncesplata tequila(also known as blanco or silver)
4ounces100% tomato juice
1ouncedill pickle juice
½ouncelime juice
½ouncelemon juice
½habanero pepper,sliced very thin and seeds removed
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoonhot honey
1teaspoonhot sauce
¼teaspooncelery salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
Garnishes:
cooked bacon
dill pickle
habanero peppers
serrano peppers
lemon slices
celery stalk
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Instructions
In a cocktail mixing pitcher or large glass, combine the tequila, tomato juice, pickle juice, lime juice, lemon juice, pepper slices, Worcestershire sauce, hot honey, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper, and stir for 15 seconds.
You can do two things at this point, you can pour it over ice or you can chill it in the refrigerator for several hours to let the flavor infuse even more and make it HOTTER!
Once poured over ice, garnish with bacon, dill pickles, peppers, lemon slices on wooden skewers, and a celery stalk.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include garnishes.
Photos depict a double batch of recipe (two servings).
Lemons and limes are both common in Bloody Maria recipes. Use all lime juice, all lemon juice, or a combination.
This cocktail can be made the night before if you’re planning brunch the following day. Note that the longer it sits with the peppers in it, the hotter it will get. You can make a large batch in a pitcher for a large group. More sliced pepper can be added if you really want it hot.
The hot honey can be omitted or regular honey can be substituted. You can add up to 2 or 3 teaspoons per drink as desired, but I recommend starting with 1.
Have fun with the garnishes! You don’t need to stop with what’s listed here - add mini grilled cheese, tortilla chips, olives, and more!
If you don’t have celery salt, sea salt can be used instead in an equal quantity.
Jalapeño or other hot peppers may be added or used instead of the habanero.
We recommend using a hot sauce that you know you already like. It does change the flavor/heat of the drink. Tabasco is the most common addition to a Bloody Mary, but there are SO many options out there.
Serving brunch? Set up a Bloody Mary/Maria bar with all the garnishes and different hot sauce options!