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!

Recipe

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Mexican Bloody Maria

Serves: 1 drink

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Prep: 5 minutes

Total : 5 minutes

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

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 ounces tomato juice (about a 1/2 cup)
• ▢ 1.5 ounces tequila blanco (or vodka to make it a regular bloody mary)
• ▢ 1/4 lemon, divided into 2 wedges – 1 for garnish, 1 for juice
• ▢ 1/4 lime, divided into 2 wedges – 1 for garnish, 1 for juice
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (about 4 dashes)
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• ▢ 1 pinch celery salt
• ▢ 1 pinch smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 pinch black pepper
• ▢ For garnish: olives, pickle spears, peperoncini, celery stalks

Instructions

• Rim a Highball or Collins glass (a tall glass that holds between 10-14 ounces) with celery salt and smoked paprika. Fill with ice.
• In a cocktail shaker (or a large cup for mixing), add tomato juice, tequila, juice from 1 lemon wedge, juice from 1 lime wedge, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery salt, smoked paprika and black pepper.
• Mix together and pour into the ice-filled glass.
• Garnish with the remaining lime and lemon wedges, olives, pickle spears, peperoncini and celery stalks, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1drink Calories: 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 1g (2%) Sodium: 445mg (19%) Potassium: 244mg (7%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) Vitamin C: 62.7mg (76%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 0.5mg (3%)

Author: Isabel Eats

Course:Drinks

Cuisine:Mexican

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