A Bloody Maria is a traditional Bloody Mary made with tequila. It is also known as a Tequila Bloody Mary. This Bloody Maria is made with tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, cooked horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper. Garnishing is half the fun, so go all out!
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Bloody Maria Ingredients
- tequila – Choose Blanco or Reposado Tequila.
- tomato juice – If you make them from scratch using tomato juice, you won’t need the Bloody Mary mix.
- lemon juice – or lime juice.
- Cooked Horseradish – (not horseradish sauce)
- Worcestershire sauce – A flavorful sauce often used for grilled dishes and Bloody Marys.
- Hot Sauce – Tabasco sauce, Cholula, Tapatio, etc.
- Celery salt
- Black pepper
- Garnish – Garnishes are key with a Bloody Maria, so mix and match ideas. Some of our favorites include celery stalks, tomatoes, pickle skewers, green olives, lime wedges, jalapeño slices, cocktail onions, or fresh rosemary or cilantro.
The best glass to serve a Bloody Maria in is Collins Glass or Pint GlassI used these Wooden decorative picks Makes a fun tomato garnish.
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
Shake for 10 to 15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
Strain and pour into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with celery, olives, bacon or whatever you like.
Tips on how to make it
- orange juice – Some recipes tout a splash of orange juice as a bonus. I haven’t tried it yet, but it seems like it would add a nice sweet and savory flavor.
- Salted Rim – If you want to make it a little more luxurious, sprinkle some salt on the rim. Try our Margarita Salt recipe if you haven’t tried it yet.
- Optional Ingredients – If you want to add a little kick to your cocktail, squeeze in a little lime juice. For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to your cocktail shaker.
What is the difference between a Bloody Mary and a Bloody Maria?
A Bloody Mary uses vodka, while a Bloody Maria uses tequila.
What’s in a Bloody Maria?
The ingredients for a Bloody Maria are tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, cooked horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
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The Bloody Maria is made with tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt and black pepper.
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
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Shake for 10 to 15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
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Strain and pour into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with celery, olives, bacon or whatever you like.
Note
- orange juice – I’ve heard that adding a little orange juice to some recipes can be effective. I haven’t tried it yet, but it sounds interesting because it adds a sweet and savory flavor.
- Salted Rim – If you want to make it a little more luxurious, sprinkle some salt on the rim. Try our Margarita Salt recipe if you haven’t tried it yet.
- Optional Ingredients – If you want to add a little kick to your cocktail, squeeze in a little lime juice. For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to your cocktail shaker.
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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