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Bloody Maria Cocktail

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Have you ever heard of a Bloody Maria Cocktail? It’s Mary’s south of the border cousin. Really, it’s a Bloody Mary but made with tequila rather than vodka. A fun twist to the classic brunch beverage.

Spice up your next brunch gathering by serving a Bloody Maria cocktail instead of the traditional Bloody Mary.

You may be wondering why the big deal between using vodka and tequila. Vodka is a neutral grain, it has no real flavor. That’s also why you see so many flavored vodkas, it will take on the flavor of what’s around it. 

A Bloody Maria is Mary's spicy south of the border cousin, made with tequila rather than vodka.

Tequila, on the other hand, has a much more distinct flavor and does not get lost among the spices in the cocktail. 

When I host gatherings, I love the element of surprise. People would expect a Bloody Mary at a brunch but serving Bloody Maria’s will keep them talking about your party for a long time.

Spice up your next brunch gathering by serving a Bloody Maria cocktail instead of the traditional Bloody Mary. #OurFamilyTable

Spice up your next brunch gathering by serving a Bloody Maria cocktail instead of the traditional Bloody Mary.

Bloody Maria Cocktail

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Spice up your next brunch gathering by serving a Bloody Maria cocktail instead of the traditional Bloody Mary.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces good silver tequila
  • 7 ounces tomato juice
  • 1⁄2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce, or more to taste
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon prepared horseradish, to taste
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

    1. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice.
    2. Shake to mix then strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
    3. Garnish with a lime wedge and a lemon wedge. Serve.

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Erin Vasicek

Friday 3rd of January 2020

I actually have more tequila in my house than vodka right now, mostly due to vodkas more common use! I'm not a Bloody Mary fan but I could see it working with tequila too.

Amy (Savory Moments)

Friday 3rd of January 2020

I've never heard of this cocktail before, but I bet it's delicious and perfect for a weekend brunch!

Christie

Tuesday 31st of December 2019

I might have some tequila in the cupboard and some tomato juice in the fridge. I see these on the menu for tomorrow!!

Audrey

Sunday 29th of December 2019

Oh yes, this would be fabulous with some huevos rancheros, maybe some fajitas... I am already planning my next Mexican themed brunch.

Karen

Sunday 29th of December 2019

I've tried them with gin, but not tequila! I definitely need one this morning!

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