Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe
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This Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe is a classic drink, full of peppery flavor – including tomato juice, Worcestershire Sauce, seasonings, and vodka. Guaranteed to cure a hangover!
Bloody Mary Recipe
I’ve tried many Bloody Mary recipes in my day, especially while traveling. So I know a good one when I taste one. A good Bloody Mary has to be slightly spicy, a little bit peppery, and a tad salty. It also has to have some tasty garnishes, because that’s the fun part. A sip, a bite, a sip, another bite. That’s how it’s supposed to go, people!
The other thing about this drink is that you can EASILY make it a cocktail or a mocktail. Either add some vodka or not. Enjoy these Bloody Marys with your whole family at a Sunday brunch, and enjoy the healthy benefits of just the tomato juice alone.
This Spicy Bloody Mary Cocktail recipe is an adaptation of my mom’s from back in the day. Hers had a whopping tablespoon of black pepper and some celery seed, so I cut back on the pepper and used celery salt instead of celery seed.
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE TO MAKE – We’re using a homemade Bloody Mary mix instead of using a store-bought pre-made mix.
- CUSTOMIZABLE – I suggest making your own Bloody Mary bar and adding several choices for garnish.
- FULL OF FLAVOR – We love the rich tomato flavor in these with all of the delicious additions. They’re so good!
- PERFECT FOR BRUNCH – This is a classic brunch cocktail or mocktail. It’s also known to be a hangover cure!
Ingredients needed for Spicy Bloody Mary Drinks:
These simple ingredients are easily found in your local grocery store.
- Tomato Juice – Use V8 for best results.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Add some Worcestershire for umami flavor.
- Tabasco Sauce – This adds extra flavor and some kick.
- Black Pepper – Use more if desired.
- Lawrey’s Salt – The seasoned salt we use at the grill.
- Celery Salt – I use this instead of celery seed now.
- Vodka – Choose a good quality liquor and add a couple of ounces of vodka to each drink. Omit vodka for a mocktail.
- Garnishes – I used celery sticks, green olives, salami and cheese, grilled shrimp, and lime slices. You could also use bacon, pepperoncini, dill pickles, pickled beans, asparagus, lemons, limes, etc.
Optional: You can add a little lime juice, fresh lemon juice, or pickle juice for extra fresh flavor.
Other Vodka Drinks:
Vodka is an easy liqueur to keep on hand. For other classic drinks that include vodka, try one of the following:
How to make these Spicy Bloody Mary Drinks:
Step 1
Prep garnishes. Determine what garnishes you want to include and prepare them. Cook some bacon, sauté the shrimp, clean the celery, strain the olives and pickles, etc. You can do this all in advance of cocktail time.
Step 2
Mix the Bloody Marys. In a large pitcher, combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, pepper, Lawry’s, and celery salt. Whisk well to combine, and then store in the refrigerator. Chill for at least two hours so the flavors meld.
Step 3
Prep glasses. Add some ice to each glass and then some prepared garnishes. You could also add a salty rim. Simply combine some kosher salt and paprika on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rims of the glasses and dip them in the seasonings.
NOTE: Other fun garnishes include some green beans, jalapeno slices, cherry tomatoes, etc.
Step 4
Serve. Pour Bloody Mary mixture into prepared glasses. Add vodka to each glass and stir.
Snacks to enjoy with a Bloody Mary:
- Enjoy the garnishes you prep for the drinks! We love adding a bunch of tasty things.
- Cowboy Caviar with Avocado
- Crispy Potato Skins
- Corn Dip with Cream Cheese
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Benefits of Tomato Juice:
- Low in calories! One serving has only 50 calories!
- Good sources of vitamins A and C.
- Contains potassium and iron.
- Also contains fiber.
Recipe FAQs:
You can make a virgin Mary by simply skipping the vodka.
Serve the ultimate Bloody Mary over ice or shake these in a cocktail shaker to make them nice and extra cold.
Yes, you can add ingredients like horseradish, jalapeño slices, or chili pepper-infused vodka to increase the heat.
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xoxo ~Sue
Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 quart V8 tomato juice
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce – or more, for extra kick!
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Lawrey's salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 8 oz. vodka
Instructions
- Prep garnishes. Determine what garnishes you want to include and prepare them. Cook some bacon, sauté the shrimp, clean the celery, strain the olives and pickles, etc. You can do this all in advance of cocktail time.
- Mix the Bloody Marys. In a large pitcher, combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, pepper, Lawry's, and celery salt. Whisk well to combine, and then store in the refrigerator. Chill for at least two hours so the flavors meld.
- Prep glasses. Combine some kosher salt and paprika on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rims of the glasses and dip them in the seasonings. Add some ice to each glass and then some prepared garnishes.
- Serve. Pour Bloody Mary mixture into prepared glasses. Add vodka to each glass and stir.
Notes
- For the garnishes, I used celery, green olives, salmi and cheese, and shrimp. You could also use bacon, dill pickles, pepperoncini, pickled beans, asparagus, lemons, limes, etc.
- You can make a virgin Mary by simply skipping the vodka.
- Serve the ultimate Bloody Mary over ice or shake these in a cocktail shaker to make them nice and extra cold.
- Add ingredients like horseradish, jalapeño slices, or chili pepper-infused vodka to increase the heat.
I haven’t made this bloody Mary yet, but just the thought of it makes my mouth water. Can’t wait to try it. I’ve looked at many other bloody Mary recipes, but yours looked like the best out of all of them.
Please let me know how it turns out for you, Marcia!
Everyone loves a Bloody Mary so give this delicious low calorie and ingredient drink a chance! I bet you have more than ☝️.