A skeleton walks into a bar and says, ‘Hey, bartender. I’ll have one beer and a mop.’
Hey there, Happy New Year and Happy Bloody Mary Day! Who doesn’t adore a brunch in a glass, right? Today, I went off-piste and crafted a twist on the classic Bloody Mary called the Bloody Maria, swapping out vodka for tequila. It’s a delightful concoction with a spicy kick and a tangy punch!
The Bloody Mary (or in this case, the Bloody Maria) is this fantastic cocktail known for its tomato juice base spiced up with dashes of hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and various other seasonings. It’s like a savory garden in a glass!
What makes these drinks even more fun is raiding the fridge and pantry for garnishes! I raided mine for scallion, avocado, bacon, cilantro, and a side cup of pistachios. The possibilities are endless—basically a drink and a snack all in one!
Bloody Maria
- 6 oz tomato juice
- 2 oz tequila reposado
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp horseradish
- 3 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dash hot sauce
- 3 dash celery salt
- 3 dash pepper
- Bloody Mary’s and Bloody Maria’s are not shaken or stirred, but “tossed”:
- Add ingredients to shaker
- Add ice to serving glass
- Pour ice into shaker, then pour all contents back into serving glass
- Garnish to your heart’s desire!
Alcohol: 7% Sugars: 9 g
Sweetness: 2/10
See the awesome Elevated Craft Pint Glass I got from KickStarter? Just like their cool cocktail glass, this one keeps your drinks chilly while keeping your hands warm. Plus, no need to worry about coasters! Keep an eye out because it’ll soon be up for grabs on the Elevated Craft Website 🛟!
And that crazy pufferfish straw was crafted by SurfSide Sips 🛟. They were slammed with holiday orders and we were left with slim pickings for a short time, but all of their unique designs, and more, are back! Get 20% off using our exclusive code: SHAKENUP!
Looking for more quirky ways to jazz up your Bloody Mary or Bloody Maria? Take a peek at menu from The Blind Pelican in Holly Springs, NC, where they serve up a wild array of garnishes: think grilled cheese, bacon, boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, frog legs, fried oysters, filet mignon, scallops, oysters, crab legs, and even lobster tail!
Watch Cocktail Chemistry make the Bloody Mary 3 ways!