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Spicy Bloody Marie
Jorj Morgan

Spicy Bloody Marie

Tomato juice and vodka sharpened with lemon and horseradish, built tall over ice. The brunch drink that eats like a first course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Juices & Spirits
  • 8 ounces high-quality tomato juice
  • 2 ounces premium vodka
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
Sauces & Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 to 4 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Crystal)
  • 2 dashes celery bitters (optional but wonderful)
Spices & Ice
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch celery salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
  • Ice
Garnishes
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 wedges lemon
  • Pickled okra
  • Pickled green bean
  • Stuffed green olives
  • Cherry tomato
  • 2 strips crisp bacon, optional
  • Fresh parsley or dill sprig

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Mixing tin
  • Highball glasses
  • Long bar spoon
  • Strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  2. Add tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, Dijon, hot sauce, bitters, smoked paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Roll the cocktail by gently pouring it back and forth between the shaker and a second mixing tin or large measuring cup several times. This chills and blends the drink without over-diluting it. (If you don't have two containers, simply shake gently.)
  4. Fill two tall glasses with fresh ice and strain the Bloody Maries over the ice.
  5. Finish each with your favorite garnishes and serve immediately.

Notes

Makes 2 cocktails.
Jorj's Tip
For the best flavor, mix everything except the vodka the day before and refrigerate overnight. The spices mellow, the flavors deepen, and all you have to do before brunch is stir in the vodka, add ice, and garnish. It's one of those little make-ahead tricks that lets you spend more time with your guests and less time behind the bar.
Make It Your Own
Set out small bowls of garnishes so guests can personalize their Bloody Marie. Consider offering:
• Pickled asparagus
• Pepperoncini
• Cocktail onions
• Jumbo shrimp
• Cubes of sharp cheddar
• Cornichons
• Candied bacon
• Jalapeño slices
• Stuffed olives
• Mini dill pickles
A Bloody Marie Bar is a wonderful way to begin a Breakfast After Dark Party, giving everyone a chance to build a cocktail that's as bold—or as mild—as they like.