Think of the Michelada as a Mexican bloody Mary. It's made with tomato juice, Mexican beer, and lots of spices and seasonings.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Mary Cocktails
The Bloody Mary is said to have been named for Mary Tudor, Queen of England, by a bartender at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1921. The traditional cocktail is made from tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and other seasonings.
Bloody Mary's have also become a popular "morning" cocktail commonly served on brunch menus. They are also known to be a good cure for a hangover, aka "Hair of the Dog". Typically the drink is served in a tall glass over ice with a garnish of some kind. The standard garnish is a celery stick but many bars have signature drinks that garnish with everything from pickled asparagus to beef jerky.
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types of bloody marys
Bloody Maria: tequila instead of vodka.
Bloody Bull: beef bouillon or broth
Russian Mary: add yogurt for creaminess
Bloody Caesar: Clamato juice instead of tomato (also called a Bloody Mariner)
Bloody Geisha: sake instead of vodka
Bloody Michelada: beer instead of vodka
Bloody Bishop: sherry instead of vodka
Bloody Shame, or Virgin Mary: without alcohol
The Michelada
Bloody Mary Oyster Shots
An oyster is placed in the bottom of a shot glass and topped with a classic bloody Mary mixture. Serve as a cocktail or an appetizer.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Mr & Mrs T Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
Skip the bottled Bloody Mary mix next time and make your own. It has just the right balance of spices and is delicious enough to drink without the vodka...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Loretta's Bloody Mary
This recipe hails from Loretta's Restaurant in Mobile, Alabama. It's just as good without the vodka, too.
Time: under 30 minutes
Russian Bloody Mary
A twist on a traditional bloody mary. This version has a little bit of yogurt in it which makes it a slightly thicker and less acidic cocktail.
Time: under 30 minutes
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Hot Slow Cooker Bloody Mary
The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Traditional Bloody Mary
Forget the bottled Bloody Mary mix and grab the salsa. Seriously, throw in some worcestershire and vodka and you're in business.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Caesar Cocktail
One of our favorite twists on the classic Bloody Mary. This one is made with clamato instead of tomato juice.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Bull Cocktail
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, tomato juice, beef bouillon, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, celery salt, lime juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Mary Punch
What's not to love about a delicious, refreshing Bloody Mary Punch? Made with tomato juice, zesty horseradish, and fiery Tabasco, this fizzy punch is perfect for any party.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hash House A Go Go's Bloody Mary
Made with black pepper, vodka, tomato juice, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon, pickled green bean, jalapeno-stuffed olives, dill pickle
Time: under 30 minutes
Bloody Mary Deluxe
Made with tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, limes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, vodka
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tequila Bloody Marys
Made with pickled jalapenos, hot sauce, tomato juice, horseradish, tequila, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lime, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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