Bloody Maria (Tequila Bloody Mary)

Introducing the Bloody Maria, a south-of-the-border twist on the traditional Bloody Mary and its distant cousin the Bloody Caesar. 

The Bloody Maria drink makes use of tequila to go with the earthiness of the tomato juice, spiciness of the new sauce and horseradish sauce, and the brightness of the lime.

Extra drinks to serve at your subsequent Mexican fiesta or Taco Tuesday: Michelada, Chelada, Cantaritos, and Mexican Mule.

Bloody Mary With Tequila

The Bloody Maria, additionally known as a Mexican Bloody Mary or Tequila Mary, isn’t as in style because the Bloody Mary however it ought to be! 

What’s the distinction between a Bloody Maria vs Bloody Mary? Each are savory cocktails distinguished by the featured spirit; one makes use of vodka and the opposite tequila.

Each are seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and spices, and garnished with quite a lot of completely different accoutrements. This ‘Bloody Mary With Tequila’ will rapidly grow to be your subsequent brunch staple.

Elements

Listed below are the principle elements required to make a Bloody Maria cocktail. For the total listing of elements, please reference the recipe card beneath:

Tequila
Tomato Juice
Horseradish (Non-compulsory)
Worcestershire Sauce
Scorching Sauce – Our go-to is Tabasco or Tapatio

How To Make

Make the Combine: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, throw in all of the elements and shake away.

Style Check: Style the combo and modify seasonings to style.

Construct The Drink: Pour the combo into an ice-filled tall glass and garnish away.

Garnish Concepts

The most effective issues a couple of cocktail is the garnish! We are inclined to preserve it easy, based mostly on what’s within the fridge, however the extra the merrier! Listed below are some in style Bloody Maria garnishes.

Rim Concepts

Add one other layer of taste by rimming your glass! Some enjoyable choices:

Mixologist Ideas

To make sure an ice-cold Bloody Maria Combine, pre-chill the tomato juice.
At all times use recent lime juice. Bottled juice isn’t as refreshing and does have an “off” style.
Earlier than you pour the drink in a glass, style it to see if something must be adjusted. Add further tequila, scorching sauce, horseradish, and so on.
Don’t like a thick combine? Throw it via a mesh strainer after mixing.
To make a big batch, throw all of the elements right into a pitcher and pour over ice, as soon as able to serve. Hold the identical proportions as a single drink.

Kinds of Tequila

For tequila novices, you a lot be questioning what sort of tequila works greatest with a Bloody Maria. Reality be advised, it will depend on what tequila profile you’d like no matter what you’re mixing it with. 

Blanco -Also referred to as silver tequila, Blanco is our go-to tequila varietal 99% of the time on account of its pure un-aged taste. Our favourite tequila manufacturers: 1800, Lobos 1707 Tequila, and Don Julio. 

Reposado – Reposado has a softer and smoother end than blanco because it’s aged in oak barrels subduing the the robust agave taste.

Añejo – Aged 1-3 years in oak barrels, Añejo has probably the most dominant taste profile. It’s usually reserved for sipping vs. mixing.

In case you’re into Mezcal you should use it with success.