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Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

by Mike Hultquist · Mar 29, 2023 · 12 Comments · Jump to Recipe

Spicy Blood Mary Recipe

Spice up your bloody mary recipe with this fiery blend of tangy tomato juice, hot sauce, and savory seasonings that will awaken your taste buds.

Spicy Blood Mary Recipe

Spicy Blood Mary Recipe

Do you enjoy a good Spicy Bloody Mary? Bloody Mary's are supposed to spicy, aren't they? I think so!

You'll love this bold and spicy made with a spicy bloody mary mix of tangy tomato juice, tart lemon juice, earthy Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, with a few additions of my own.

Mix with vodka and you're ready to go. This is so much better than your typical Zing Zang bloody mary mix. It's perfect for brunching, game day, or anytime you want one!

Let's talk about how to make a spicy bloody mary, shall we?

Bloody Mary Ingredients

  • FOR A SIMPLE, CLASSIC BLOODY MARY
  • Vodka.
  • Tomato Juice.
  • Lemon Juice.
  • Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Hot Sauce. Use a Louisiana style, like Tabasco or Crystal.
  • Salt and Black Pepper.
  • FOR A SPICY BLOODY MARY
  • Prepared Horseradish. Use HOT for extra spicy.
  • Extra Hot Sauce.
  • Celery Salt.
  • FOR AN EXTRA SPICY BLOODY MARY
  • Hot Chili Pepper. Sliced - heat level to your preference. Habanero is GREAT here for EXTRA spicy!
  • GARNISH
  • Celery stick, lemon wedge or lime wedge, green olives, pickled asparagus, pickle, crispy bacon, spicy shrimp – let your imagination run wild!

How to Make a Bloody Mary - the Recipe Method

The printable recipe with measurements is listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice cubes. Shake until well combined and chilled.

Mike mixing up a Spicy Blood Mary

Strain into a glass. Garnish and serve.

Boom! Done! Your spicy bloody mary is ready to serve. How spicy did you make yours? Did you go crazy, my chilihead friends? Let's hear it!

Two glasses of Spicy Blood Mary with garnish

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • Make the Bloody Mary Mix ahead of time without the vodka and chill in the refrigerator. The flavor will meld more fully, and you can serve when your guests arrive.
  • High-quality ingredients, such as fresh tomato juice and premium vodka will ensure a better cocktail experience.
  • Experiment with different hot sauces and chili peppers to find the perfect balance of spicy heat and flavor.

Additions & Variations

  • Use pickle-infused vodka for a nice complementary flavor.
  • Instead of tomato juice, use Clamato Juice for a Bloody Caesar, aka the Clamdigger.
  • Substitute tequila for vodka for a Bloody Maria.
  • Consider other spices and additions to make it your own, such as garlic salt, steak sauce, olive juice, bbq sauce, sriracha, paprika (smoked or hot).

Bloody Mary Garnish Ideas

People love to get creative with their bloody mary garnish. Classic options include a celery stalk, pickle spears, olives, and lemon or lime wedges.

However, you can go crazy with anything and everything, like bacon, sausages, shrimp, jalapeno slices, cheese sticks, and so much more.

I've seen insane presentations with burgers resting on top, and once even a whole roasted chicken. Wow!

What's the craziest bloody mary garnish you've ever seen?

Storage

This bloody mary mix will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Be careful if you use hot pepper slices, though, as the mix can get hotter the longer you let it steep.

You can also freeze it for 2-3 months.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this spicy bloody mary recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you, and how you spiced up yours!

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Michelada Recipe - Spicy Mexican Beer And Tomato Juice Cocktail
  • Jalapeno Margarita
  • Mangonada
  • See all of my Spicy Drink recipes
Mike grabbing a Spicy Blood Mary glass

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Spicy Blood Mary Recipe
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Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

Spice up your bloody mary recipe with this fiery blend of tangy tomato juice, hot sauce, and savory seasonings that will awaken your taste buds.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato juice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 1
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5 from 6 votes
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Ingredients

FOR A SIMPLE, CLASSIC BLOODY MARY

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces tomato juice
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 dashes hot sauce use a Louisiana style, like Tabasco or Crystal
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR A SPICY BLOODY MARY

  • ½-1 teaspoon prepared horseradish use HOT for extra spicy
  • 3 extra dashes hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 dash celery salt

FOR AN EXTRA SPICY BLOODY MARY

  • 1 hot pepper sliced - heat level to your preference. Habanero is GREAT here for EXTRA spicy!

GARNISH

  • Celery stick, lemon wedge or lime wedge, green olives, pickled asparagus, pickle, crispy bacon, spicy shrimp – let your imagination run wild!

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake until well combined and chilled.
  • Strain into a glass. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Nutritional information estimated without garnish.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 175kcal   Carbohydrates: 11g   Protein: 2g   Fat: 0.3g   Saturated Fat: 0.04g   Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g   Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g   Sodium: 171mg   Potassium: 456mg   Fiber: 1g   Sugar: 7g   Vitamin A: 948IU   Vitamin C: 95mg   Calcium: 23mg   Iron: 1mg
Spicy Blood Mary Recipe
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  1. Janet says

    April 04, 2023 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    LOVE all the variations! What did you use for the rim of your glass in these pictures?

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 04, 2023 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks, Janet! We used a tajin-salt mix. So good!

      Reply
  2. Miska Knezevic says

    March 29, 2023 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    I,MAKE IT! THANKS!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 01, 2023 at 8:14 am

      Great, Miska!

      Reply
  3. Danny McDaniel says

    March 29, 2023 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    your receipt is almost the same as mine only I use V-8, have used tomato juice when out of V-8, and celery salt. Both very good.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 01, 2023 at 8:15 am

      Nice! Thanks for sharing, Dannny!

      Reply
  4. Jim says

    March 29, 2023 at 10:08 am

    5 stars
    add to any Bloody Mary a shot of beef broth concentrate. I learned this from the late Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, father of Earth Day. He and I used a British product, Bovril, but the USDA took it off the list of appropriate imports. I now use Knorr’s concentrate.

    It add more body to a BM than flavor. P.S. My mother called a Bloody Mary without vodka a Bloody Shame!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 01, 2023 at 8:15 am

      An excellent addition, Jim! Trying that next!

      Reply
  5. Jackie Smalley says

    March 29, 2023 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    Love today's post, Mike! We are SERIOUS Bloody Mary aficionados, and make them several ways. Today's my day off so it will be Hump Day Happiness!
    But why on Earth didn't we think of adding pickle juice? Genius!
    And as for weird (but wonderful) garnishes I have seen:
    a bleu cheese dipped chicken wing,
    burnt ends, and
    a small stack of very miniature grilled cheese sandwiches!
    Hey, I'm all for it!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 01, 2023 at 8:16 am

      Awesome to hear, Jackie! Yes, we do love them. Haha, nice garnishes!!

      Reply
  6. Terry Roeting says

    March 29, 2023 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    love the extra spicy recipe

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 01, 2023 at 8:16 am

      Thanks, Terry!

      Reply

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