Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe (5-Min Prep!)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour (optional for best flavor) Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4 cocktails

This spicy Bloody Mary hits with tangy tomato, fresh citrus, and a horseradish punch. Perfect for brunch or lazy mornings.

One Sunday, after a late night, I grabbed what was in the fridge. Mixed this up quick. My roommate took one sip and said, “Make a pitcher.” Now it’s our go-to.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp celery salt or Tajin (for rims)
  • 1 lime wedge (for rims)
  • 8 cups ice cubes, divided
  • 4 cups tomato juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp hot sauce (Tabasco or Sriracha)
  • 2 tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1 cup vodka (Tito’s or your favorite)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Mix the pitcher: In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, and pickle juice. Stir well.
  2. Add vodka: Pour in vodka. Stir again. Taste and adjust heat with more hot sauce if needed.
  3. Pour and serve: Divide remaining ice (6 cups) among glasses. Pour mix over ice.

Garnish Ideas

Load up for fun:

  • Celery stalks
  • Green olives or blue cheese-stuffed
  • Pickle spears
  • Cooked shrimp
  • Lime wedges
  • Pepperoncini peppers
  • Bacon strips
  • Cheese cubes

Try our Crack Green Beans Recipe as a spicy side pair.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Less heat: Cut horseradish to 1 Tbsp, skip pickle juice.
  • More heat: Add sliced jalapeños or ghost pepper sauce.
  • Virgin Mary: Skip vodka.
  • Bloody Maria: Swap vodka for tequila.
  • No fresh citrus? Use bottled lemon-lime juice.
  • Dairy-free: All set.
  • Gluten-free: Check Worcestershire label.
Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe (5-Min Prep!)

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

  • Fridge: Mix without vodka up to 24 hours ahead. Add vodka at serve time.
  • Freezer: Pour mix into ice cube trays. Blend with vodka later.
  • Leftovers: Store in sealed pitcher up to 3 days. Stir before use.

Serving Suggestions

  • Brunch star: Pair with Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts.
  • Game day: Set up a garnish bar.
  • Hangover fix: Serve ice-cold first thing.
  • Party pitcher: Double recipe for 8.

Tips for the Perfect Spicy Bloody Mary

  • Chill all ingredients first. Keeps it cold longer.
  • Use a shaker for single drinks. Pitcher for crowds.
  • Fresh horseradish > jarred sauce. Bigger kick.
  • Taste test heat level. Adjust per palate.
  • Over-ice always. No watery drinks.

This recipe beats store-bought mix every time. Simple tweaks make it yours. Grab a glass and mix one now.

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