Bloody Mary Recipe

Our hunt for the best Bloody Mary recipe has taken us all over the globe. We’ve tried them in London, Hawaii, Costa Rica, California and countless other destinations. And there have been so many standouts along the way! 

Bloody Mary recipe from Savage Garden in London
Bloody Mary from Savage Garden in London, England.

One thing is for sure. We really enjoy a spicy Bloody Mary recipe that’s packed with savory ingredients.

Bloody Mary drink with celery, pepperoni and pepperoncinis by the fire.
The Bloody Mary Recipe from Mountain High Ski Resort’s Foggy Goggle Bar uses lots of Montreal Seasoning and Tajin on the rim.

Some of our favorite toppings include fried bacon, pepperoni slices, giant green olives, celery, gherkin pickles, pepperoncinis, cubed pepper jack cheese, and jumbo shrimp. And of course a fresh squeezed lime on the side!

The Bloody Mary from the Broken Yolk in San Diego, California, is all about the bacon.

If you’re looking for a store-bought Bloody Mary mix, start with Zing Zang, V8 or Clamato and then add your favorite seasonings. You can also use plain tomato juice, and just go extra heavy-handed with the spices, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce.

As a rule, the Bloody Mary mix to vodka ratio should be about 2 cups of mix to 3 oz. of vodka.

If you’re making a batch for a crowd, try 46 ounces of mix to 12 ounces of vodka. Feel free to add more or less vodka according to your taste!

The Bloody Mary at Seabirds Kitchen in Costa Mesa is off the hook!

Every time we order a Bloody Mary, we always ask the bartender about their must-have ingredients. Prepared horseradish and Worcestershire sauce are a must, but have you ever tried adding a little olive brine or pickle juice to your mix?

The Bloody Mary from Uva Bar at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California.

Another amazing addition is to rim your glass with Tajin, a Mexican spice from Jalisco made with chili peppers, lime and salt.

Bloody Mary from Crack Shack in Costa Mesa, California.

At Mountain High Resort’s Foggy Goggle Bar in Wrightwood, Montreal seasoning is used liberally, along with a thick rim of Tajin around the lip of the cup.

And Tasty N Sons in Portland skips the Tabasco for their spicy Bloody Mary in favor of Sriracha hot sauce.

The Bloody Mary from Tasty N Sons in Portland, Oregon, adds some garnishes of beets, mushrooms and okra.

Nick’s Cove in Tomales Bay, California, swears by their secret spice mixture of red pepper flakes, bay leaves, cumin and coriander. And at Echo Lake Cafe in Bigfork, Montana, some fresh asparagus spears add an elegant touch for breakfast or brunch.

Bloody Mary with Shrimp from the Busy Bee Cafe in Ventura.

You can use any type of Bloody Mary mix for Micheladas, the Mexican beer drink. A good rule is about 12 oz. Modelo or Corona beer to 1/4 cup of Bloody Mary mix.

Disneyland Michelada Recipe
The Disneyland Michelada Recipe uses a splash of Bloody Mary mix and a spicy popsicle instead of ice.

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Following is our favorite way to make Spicy Bloody Marys, curated from our many travels. Hope you enjoy it!

Bloody Mary recipe with celery, pepperoni and pepperoncinis by the fire.

Spicy Bloody Mary

Recipe by Jason Hill – CookingSessions.com
Our hunt for the best Bloody Mary recipe has taken us all over the globe. We’ve tried them in London, Hawaii, Costa Rica, California and countless other destinations. And there have been so many standouts along the way! If you're looking for a store-bought Bloody Mary mix, start with Zing Zang, V8 or Clamato and then add your favorite seasonings. As a rule, the Bloody Mary mix to vodka ratio should be about 2 cups of mix to 3 oz. of vodka. If you’re making a batch for a crowd, try 46 ounces of mixer to 12 ounces of vodka.
4.20 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix (or V8, Clamato or Tomato Juice)
  • 4 oz. pickle, olive or pepperonicini juice
  • 3 oz. vodka (We like Sobieski or Titos)
  • 20 dashes vinegar-based hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Louisiana)
  • 2 teaspooons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Glass Rim:

  • 2 teaspoons Tajin Mexican seasoning (or Montreal or Old Bay seasoning)
  • Fresh squeezed lime, pickle, olive or pepperonicini juice for rimming the glass

Garnish

  • Fried Bacon cooked and chilled
  • Queen Pimento-Stuffed Green Olives to taste
  • Celery Stalks to taste
  • Gherkin mini pickles to taste
  • Pepperoncinis to taste
  • Pepper Jack cheese cut into cubes
  • Fresh lime wedges for the rim

Instructions
 

  • Put olives, pepperonicinis, cheese and pepperoni on single long wooden skewers. 
  • Combine wet Bloody Mary ingredients in a bowl, whisking until combined.
  • Dip serving glass rim in the pickle juice, then roll in Tajin (or other seasoning).
  • Place fried bacon slice and a celery stalk in the glass. Add ice. Fill with Bloody Mary mix and top with the skewers of olives, pepperoni, pepperoncinis and pickles. Add a wedge of fresh lime. Enjoy!
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Notes

Feel free to play around with these ingredients and measurements! Everyone has their own take on the famous Bloody Mary recipe!
Keyword Bloody Mary, breakfast, brunch, cocktails, spicy, Tomato Juice
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AboutJason Hill

Hi, I’m Jason Hill, host of YouTube’s “Chef Tips” series. I graduated from culinary school in 1998, and gained my experience working the lines in Southern California. I launched my cooking videos in 2007. I love sharing quick and easy recipes that get people back in the kitchen.

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