This easy Bloody Maria recipe will add some spice to your fall! It's the perfect drink for those cool autumn nights with Tequila, tomato juice, hot sauce, and a hint of lime.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
2 minutes
Servings:
1
Calories:
156
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 4 oz tomato juice
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ barspoon Horseradish sauce
- 3 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce
- 3 dashes of Hot Sauce
- Celery salt and pepper to taste
- Ice cubes
- Celery stalk and lemon wedge - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Add Ice: Fill your glass with ice cubes.
- Add Tabasco: Pour 3 dashes of Hot Sauce in your cocktail shaker.
- Add Worcestershire Sauce: Follow with 3 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce.
- Add Horseradish: Drop ½ barspoon Horseradish sauce into the shaker.
- Season: Add a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of pepper.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour ½ oz lemon juice into the shaker.
- Add Tomato Juice: Measure and pour 4 oz tomato juice.
- Pour Tequila: Add 2 oz Tequila to your mix.
- Roll: Ice up your shaker and strain your mixture back and forth into another container, repeat five times then strain in your highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Add a celery stalk and a lemon wedge into your glass and serve.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, vodka is an excellent substitute for a classic Bloody Mary. For a smoky twist, try mezcal.
- Tomato Juice: Vegetable or carrot juice can be used as an alternative to tomato juice, but it will change the flavor profile significantly.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Soy sauce or tamari can be used as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce if needed.
Making a Pitcher of Bloody Maria:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Tequila, 32 oz of tomato juice, 4 oz of lemon juice, 4 bar spoons of Horseradish sauce, and 16 dashes each of Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute available on the market.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular Tequila, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Worcestershire Sauce Substitute: Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies. To make this recipe vegan, use a vegan-friendly alternative like soy sauce or tamari.
- Horseradish sauce Substitute: Often horseradish sauce contains cream or egg, make sure to use a brand that's vegan friendly.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this vegan-friendly substitute instead of the regular Worcestershire sauce, follow the original steps, and enjoy a vegan Bloody Maria.
What is a Bloody Maria?
A Bloody Maria is a tequila-based cocktail made of tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. The Bloody Maria is a variant of the well-known Bloody Mary cocktail, with Tequila replacing vodka as the primary spirit. This gives it a distinct flavor profile that some people prefer over the traditional Bloody Mary.
What is a Bloody Maria made of – The ingredients
The following items are necessary for creating a Bloody Maria:
- Tequila: This is the primary alcohol in a Bloody Maria. It gives the cocktail its distinctive kick and depth of flavor.
- Tomato Juice: The cocktail’s base provides a rich, savory taste and a thick consistency.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy freshness that balances out the richness of the tomato juice and Tequila.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This fermented condiment adds complexity with its sweet, sour, and umami flavors.
- Hot Sauce: Brings heat to the cocktail. The level can be adjusted according to personal preference.
- Horseradish: Gives the Bloody Maria an extra spicy punch and a unique flavor profile.
- Celery Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the drink and adds a subtle salty note.
- Black Pepper: Adds a bit of spice and sharpness, enhancing the other flavors in the cocktail.
- Ice Cubes: Used to chill the drink without diluting it too much.
- Garnishes (Celery Stalk, Lemon wedge): These add visual appeal to the drink and provide additional flavors and textures.
