Mexican Bloody Maria

This Mexican Bloody Maria cocktail is made with tequila and lime juice for a fun twist on the classic Bloody Mary.

Meet my new favorite brunch drink, the Mexican Bloody Maria!

It’s like a Bloody Mary in that it’s made with tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and spices, but instead of using vodka, I used my personal favorite liquor – tequila!

The tequila adds a nice little kick to this already punchy drink, and gives the cocktail a nice Mexican twist, which you know I love. 😉

After making the base for this Bloody Maria over 4 times, I finally settled on the perfect mix of sauces and spices.

One ingredient that you may notice is missing is horseradish. I tried adding it in different amounts, but I just did not like the taste of it in my Bloody Maria. No matter how little I added, it was still too strong for my liking. So I decided to leave it out  and the final result was perfect.

If you like horseradish, I recommend making the recipe as it’s written, tasting it, and then adding in a touch of horseradish if you think it’s missing something. Totally personal preference.

Last but not least, let’s not forget about all the garnishes! They’re my favorite part of a bloody cocktail.

Here are some of my favorite Mexican Bloody Maria garnishes.

• olives
• celery stalks
• pickle spears (my favorite – the salty pickle juice pairs perfectly with this spicy cocktail)
• peperoncini
• bacon
• cheese cubes
• cooked shrimp
• even little grilled cheese sandwich squares!

Whether you get a little fancy or go the classic route, the garnishes make all the difference so don’t forget to add them to your drink!