February 1, 2022

Spicy Bloody Mary Mix

Written by Bruce and Dina Miller in Vodka

This spicy bloody Mary mix is perfect for brunch and adds a little extra heat to the classic cocktail. Whether you prefer it with or without vodka, this mix is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!

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Recently we enjoyed a bloody Mary flight that used rosemary and jalapeño vodka. These infused vodkas are simple to make. Merely add a few sprigs of rosemary to one mason jar and a sliced jalapeño to another. Then cover with vodka and allow to steep for a few days. were made with rosemary and pepper infused vodka. The fun part is making some incredible bloody Mary garnishes! We use peppers, tomatoes, smoky bacon candy and olives. And of course celery!

How to make a Bloody Mary:

Add 2 parts bloody mary mix to 1 part vodka. This can be made as a single cocktail, using 2 ounces of vodka, and 4 ounces of bloody mary mix. You can also make it in a pitcher, using 2 cups vodka and 4 cups bloody mary mix. Serve over ice with garnishes.

Garnish ideas for a Bloody Mary Bar:

1. Celery stalks
2. Pickle spears or speared cocktail pickles
3. Lemon or lime wedges
4. Olives (green, black, or stuffed)
5. Candied bacon
6. Cherry tomatoes
7. Spicy pickled green beans
8. Shrimp or other seafood (cooked and chilled)
9. Jalapeño slices or pickled jalapeños for added heat
10.Mini cornichons (small pickled gherkins)
11. Fresh celery leaves or microgreens for added freshness
12. Hot sauce selection for guests to add their preferred level of spice.

These garnishes can be arranged neatly on a separate table or tray, allowing guests to pick and choose their desired toppings to customize their Bloody Marys according to their preferences. Encourage creativity and exploration by providing a wide variety of options.

The creation of the Bloody Mary is often credited to Fernand Petiot in the 1920s while a young bartender at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. However, it appears he simply spiced up an existing and well-established combo of vodka and tomato juice while working at the St. Regis Hotel, New York City during the 1940s

What you will need to make this Spicy Bloody Mary Mix:

Tomato Juice
Sriracha Hot sauce
Worcestershire
Garlic granules
Lemon juice
Celery seed
Onion powder
Chili lime powder
Horseradish
Cayenne pepper
Smoked salt
Smoked Bacon Candy

Smoke bacon for garnish:

If you really want to razzle dazzle your guests, smoke up some bacon candy ahead of time to use as garnishes for your bloody Marys! You will want to make enough of the smoked bacon candy for a crowd!