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Spicy Bloody Mary

A homemade spicy bloody mary with fresh tomato juice, horseradish, hot sauce, and bold seasonings that delivers the perfect balance of heat and savory depth. This cocktail takes less than 10 minutes to make and tastes better than any brunch spot version.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces vodka or tequila for a Mexican variation
  • 4 ounces fresh tomato juice not cocktail mix
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish or 1 teaspoon for serious kick
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 dashes hot sauce Frank's or your favorite spicy brand
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat
  • Ice cubes
  • Celery stalk for garnish
  • Lemon wheel for garnish
  • Optional garnish: olives bacon, pickled vegetables, or shrimp

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
  • Measuring jigger or shot glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
  • Highball glass
  • Knife and cutting board for garnishes
  • Strainer if using a cocktail shaker

Method
 

  1. Pour a generous amount of ice into a highball glass, filling it about three-quarters full.
  2. Pour 1.5 ounces of vodka over the ice as your spirit base.
  3. Add 4 ounces of fresh tomato juice to the glass, pouring it slowly over the ice and vodka.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice or measure out 1 tablespoon and pour it in.
  5. Add 1/2 teaspoon horseradish, 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, and 3 dashes hot sauce into the glass.
  6. Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if you want extra heat.
  7. Use a bar spoon or long spoon to stir the mixture thoroughly for about 10 seconds, making sure all the seasonings dissolve and combine.
  8. Place a celery stalk in the glass as your main garnish and add a lemon wheel on the rim. Add optional garnishes like olives, bacon, pickled vegetables, or shrimp if desired.

Notes

Make a batch of spice mixture by combining the tomato juice, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings in a pitcher ahead of time, then just add vodka and ice when you're ready to serve. Store the spice mixture base in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Adjust the heat level to your preference by adding more hot sauce for fire or more horseradish for nose-tingling kick.