
Bloody Maria
The Bloody Mary's agave cousin: tequila shaken with tomato juice, Tabasco, celery salt and lemon over ice. Savory, spicy and made for brunch.
10% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
125 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Tomato Juice2 oz
- Hot Sauce1 dash
- Celery Salt(optional)1 dash
- Lemon Juice1 dash
- Lemon(optional)1 slice
- Tequila1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Bloody Maria close to the original.
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except lemon slice) with cracked ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.
Add the slice of lemon and serve.
Pairs well with
Tequila turns the savory tomato classic Mexican — snack accordingly:
- Chicharrones
- Quesadilla wedges
- Pickled jalapeños
- Lime-dusted tortilla chips




