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    Home » Drinks » Best Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

    Best Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

    Published: Mar 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This irresistible spicy bloody mary is extremely easy to make and it is packed with a punch! Go crazy with the condiments that you throw into the glass just before serving. This is the perfect beverage for brunch or any time!

    hand holding bloody mary with condiments on a skewer

    Why This Recipe Works

    Any time someone mutters the words “bloody mary” in my presence, I start to salivate. There is literally never a time when the thought of consuming this delicious and filling beverage doesn’t sound like perfection.

    I mean, when else is it appropriate to consume tomato juice, vodka, beer and a boatload of snacks within a couple seconds of each other. And on a Saturday morning.

    This version of one of my favorite alcoholic drinks is my FAVORITE. No other recipe comes close. My hubby and I have perfected it over the years and we love the spice and flavor involved in this specific concoction.

    Is it bad to drink just one bloody mary per day? Because I would if that were a socially acceptable thing.

    How to Make a Spicy Bloody Mary

    Step 1

    In a pitcher, combine the following ingredients:

    • 8 oz. tomato juice
    • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Tabasco sauce)
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

    Mix well.

    Step 2

    Fill glass with ice and top with 2 ounces of vodka, then the bloody mary mix. Stir and add desired condiments.

    condiments on a skewer protruding from a bloody mary

    Recipe Notes

    • Condiment options: celery stalks, chunks of salami, olives of any variety, chunks of different types of cheese, celery, pickle spears or chips, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bacon, banana peppers, pickled asparagus, lime wedge, green beans.
    • Coating the rim of the glass with celery salt before serving is a great, tasty way to dress up this drink!
    • The fresh lemon juice is a touch we added to this recipe fairly recently. In our opinion, this small addition sends the drink into a whole new realm of greatness! Don’t skip out on this ingredient.
    • For a less spicy drink, omit the hot sauce entirely.
    • For a MORE spicy drink, add more hot sauce! 🙂

    What To Serve With Bloody Marys – 16 delicious ideas!

    Who doesn’t love a good bloody mary?! They are perfect when served for happy hour or brunch! If you’re hosting guests and you r not sure what goes well with this tomato-based drink, read on for some great ideas about what to serve with bloody marys!

    How To Make Pepper Infused Vodka

    The only, and I mean ONLY, thing that could possibly make this really good bloody mary recipe even better? Making pepper and bacon infused vodka! This is a really easy process, but will require some time and patience.

    Here’s how: Bacon and Pepper Infused Vodka

    peppers and bacon swimming in a jar full of vodka

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    pickle, cheese and other condiments stabbed on skewer

    What To Serve For Brunch

    Brunch is one of my favorite things in the world. I mean, we’re talking meat, pancakes, eggs, all the savory breakfast foods AND all the sugar-laden treats, as well.

    We have veggies and sandwiches and wraps and quiche and pot roast and soup and the list goes on and on. Brunch contains the best collection of foods on the planet, which is why it is so popular among the masses. And we can’t forget that alcohol is totally acceptable at brunches, too! Woo!

    Here is just a tiny sampling of my favorite brunch fare:

    • Check out this roundup of 15 perfect side dishes to serve with quiche!
    • Homemade Bagels – Make homemade bagels using only 5 ingredients and in 20 minutes from start to finish! NO YEAST or rising or waiting required. These easy bagels are soft, flavorful and taste great with savory or sweet toppings. I love sprinkling Everything But the Bagel Seasoning over the tops!
    • Blueberry Muffins – You have just met your new go-to Blueberry Muffin recipe! These muffins turn out great every time, they are moist and totally packed with blueberries. These are the PERFECT treat to adorn your brunch spread!
    • Breakfast Pizza – Like brunch itself, this recipe is a combo of two types of meals, making it the perfect brunch fare. Pizza combined with eggs, spinach, bacon and goat cheese? Yes, please!
    • BEST Breakfast Casserole – I have been making (and perfecting) this breakfast casserole for YEARS and it is one of my all-time favorite breakfast foods. This is perhaps my favorite thing ever to make for brunches. It is a massive hit every single time!
    • Mixed Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake – Transform French Toast into a Mixed Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake! The croissants add such a delicious buttery texture. Let it sit in the fridge overnight so it is ready to bake the next day!
    tall skewer of condiments coming out of a bloody mary

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    Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

    This irresistible spicy bloody mary is extremely easy to make and it is packed with a punch! Go crazy with the condiments that you throw into the glass just before serving. This is the perfect beverage for brunch or any time!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz tomato juice
    • 1 tbsp pickle juice
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tsp hot sauce such as Tabasco
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp celery salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
    • 8 ice cubes
    • 2 oz vodka
    • Condiments of choice (celery, chunks of salami, olives of any variety, chunks of different types of cheese, celery, pickles, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bacon, banana peppers)
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    Instructions

    • In a pitcher, mix tomato juice, pickle juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, pepper and garlic salt. Mix well.
    • Fill glasses with ice and top with vodka, then the tomato juice mixture. Stir and add desired condiments.

    Notes

    • Condiment options: celery stalks, chunks of salami, olives of any variety, chunks of different types of cheese, celery, pickle spears or chips, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bacon, banana peppers, pickled asparagus, lime wedge, green beans.
    • Coating the rim of the glass with celery salt before serving is a great, tasty way to dress up this drink!
    • The fresh lemon juice is a touch we added to this recipe fairly recently. In our opinion, this small addition sends the drink into a whole new realm of greatness! Don’t skip out on this ingredient.
    • For a less spicy drink, omit the hot sauce entirely.
    • For a MORE spicy drink, add more hot sauce! 🙂

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1768mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Shani

      April 26, 2025 at 6:10 pm

      I just want to thank you for this wonderful recipe! it’s soo tasty!

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      • Megan Porta

        May 02, 2025 at 1:04 pm

        It’s my pleasure. Thanks, Shani!

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