Adding tequila instead of vodka to this tomato-based cocktail with a spicy kick gives it a real Mexican flavor. This has become a real hit with our guests as the tequila adds a new dimension to what we call our ‘Bloody Maria! ‘

Homemade bloody Maria in a cocktail glass.

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Why you’ll love our Bloody Maria cocktail

It’s the perfect brunch cocktail drink.

You can make it ahead and leave it chilling and infusing in the fridge.

You can make your own tomato juice and take it to another level!

Our Bloody Maria recipe is 100% vegetarian and vegan!

Ingredients for making a Bloody Maria cocktail, vegan Worcestershire sauce, tobasco sauce, celery salt, black pepper, jalapeno syrup, lemon or lime juice, horseradish and tomato juice.

How does this differ from a classic Bloody Mary?

In a classic Bloody Mary cocktail, the ingredients include vodka, tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, celery salt, celery stick, and a lemon wedge.

In a Bloody Maria, we swap out the vodka for tequila and replace the celery stick with chilis, giving it a real Mexican flavor.

Why do people drink Bloody Marys or Bloody Marias in the morning?

You’ll often find that a Bloody Mary or a Bloody Maria is a cocktail that people will drink in the morning.

It normally follows a heavy night of drinking alcohol when someone is feeling a little delicate.

They’ll drink a Bloody Maria because it contains a shot of alcohol, in this case, tequila, and the tomato juice will rehydrate and give you a vitamin c kick.

The science behind drinking a Bloody Maria at breakfast can seem a little sketchy but we can’t deny that this tomato-based, tequila-infused, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce dashed cocktail with a real hot sauce kick, certainly makes us feel better!

Overhead shot of homemade Bloody Maria with lemon wedge garnish.

Can I use a Bloody Maria mix?

You’ll find that you can pick up Bloody Mary mix in the stores rather than Bloody Maria, but you don’t need store-bought.

In fact, don’t buy store-bought as we’re going to show you how you can make it much better!

Using quality ingredients, you can control the mix that you make for your Bloody Maria cocktail.

Your cocktail, your way.

Do I have to use fresh lemon juice?

Yes, definitely use fresh lemon juice.

Buying lemon juice in a bottle won’t taste anywhere near as good as freshly squeezed lemon juice and it only takes a minute to squeeze a lemon.

What cocktail glass should I use?

A Bloody Maria is a long drink, so we recommend using a highball glass.

Recipe notes and tips

Like your Bloody Maria REALLY spicy?
Just add more hot sauce and keep tasting and adding until you get the heat that you like. You could also add in a little chili powder!
Out of lemon juice?
You can substitute lemon for lime juice, it will change the taste, but lime juice will still work well.
Add a little height
Add celery stalks for tall garnish!

How to make a Bloody Maria cocktail with step-by-step instructions

It’s easy to make our bloody maria cocktail recipe if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions.

Process shots for how to make a Bloody Maria cocktail add tequila, add tomato juice and fresh lemon or limejuice

In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, tomato juice, and horseradish.

Process shots for how to make a Bloody Maria cocktail add jalapeno syrup, horseradish, vegan Wordestershire sauce.

Then add vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.

Process shots for how to make a Bloody Maria cocktail, add hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper and garnish with chili.

Add a handful of ice cubes and then secure the lid and shake all the ingredients vigorously for approximately 20 seconds.

Using a Hawthorne strainer, pour your bloody maria into an ice-filled glass and garnish with chilies and a lime wedge.

Serve and enjoy – cheers!

More tequila cocktails for you to try

Tequila el Diablo Rojo – the mix of tequila, ginger beer, and blackcurrant liqueur is so good!

Mojitorita – when mojito met margarita a sensational cocktail was born. you’ve got to try this!

Mexican Mule – a spicy ginger tequila fest and you can rustle it up in just 2 minutes!

Tequila Old Fashioned – this smooth, tequila version of the classic cocktail is what sitting in front of a roaring fire are all about!

Long Island Iced Tea – the classic cocktail that’s packed full of different alcohol, it shouldn’t work but it does, you need this in your life!

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