Best Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

Turn your store bought bloody mary mix into a spicy brunch must have vodka cocktail with this simple recipe.

the best bloody mary recipe

Why You’ll Love Mastering this Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

Sunday brunch isn’t the same without a proper brunch cocktail. A classic Bloody Mary cocktail will vary with every bar and bartender, and let’s face it most of the time, a restaurant version falls short.

The good news is that it’s super easy to make it at home, and it will be delicious.This version the best brunch cocktail has perfectly balanced flavors and a swift kick you would expect from a spicy bloody mary.

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Ingredients: Everything You Need to Make the Best Spicy Bloody Mary at Home

  • vodka
  • Tabasco Bloody Mary mix ( or any store bought mix of your choice)
  • horseradish
  • Dijon mustard
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • hot sauce
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • lemon

Bloody Mary Garnish Ideas

  • celery
  • olives
  • lemon
  • cornichon pickles
  • old bay for the rim
the best bloody mary recipe

How To Make a Pitcher of the Spicy Bloody Mary Cocktail

I like using the Tabasco mix because it has a good tomato base that is only mildly seasoned, so it’s easy to jazz it up with all the other ingredients.

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Pour the mix into a pitcher or open container so it’s easier to add other ingredients and stir the mixture. Add all the necessary ingredients and voilá, you have the ultimate homemade Bloody Mary.

the best bloody mary recipe

The Best Bloody Mary Recipe

Use a store bought bloody mary mix and add a few key ingredients to make the best spicy bloody mary at home.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz vodka (2 oz per cocktail )
  • 32 oz Tabasco Bloody Mary mix ( or any store bought mix of your choice)
  • 2 tbsp horseradish
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Garnishes

  • 2 celery stalks, sliced in half
  • 8 olives
  • 4 lemon slices
  • 4 cornichon pickles. (Or any other salty goodness you like.)
  • 2 tsp old bay for the rim

Instructions
 

  • Pour the mix into a pitcher or open container so it's easier to add other ingredients and stir the mixture.
  • Add the horseradish, pepper, salt, mustard, old bay seasoning and Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • Squeeze the juice of half the lemon, and then stir vigorously.
  • To serve, rim the glass with Old Bay seasoning, add 2 oz of vodka per cocktail and fill with ice.
  • Pour the ready Bloody Mary mix and garnish with celery, olives, lemon slices and cornichon pickles. (Or any other salty goodness you like.)

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