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Bloody Maria Cocktail Drink

Bloody Maria Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
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.