This Bloody Mary Margarita is the ideal choice for a leisurely brunch or an afternoon sip. Its velvety tequila and smoky chipotle make it a margarita lover’s delight.
I was intrigued by the concept of a bloody margarita, a cross between a margarita and a bloody mary, and decided to try it out for myself. Some recipes include orange in the mix, but I felt it would interfere with the tomato flavor. Instead, a few drops of orange bitters added an extra layer of flavor without compromising the drink’s color.
To make it my own, I added my favorite chipotle hot sauce and a hint of liquid smoke for a subtle yet smoky kick. This savory concoction is the perfect accompaniment to any brunch.
While I’m not a fan of excessive garnishes, a few simple additions can enhance the drink’s flavor. I suggest keeping it minimal with gherkins, olives, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, herbs, and lemon. Experiment to discover your preferred garnishes.
Bloody Mary Margarita
Margarita, meet Bloody Mary. And say hello to your beautiful baby.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge
- Celery salt
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz tomato juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 4 dashes chipotle hot sauce
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2 dashes liquid smoke
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- salt and pepper
Instructions
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Take a lemon wedge and run it along the rim of your glass. Dip the glass in celery salt.
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Add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice cubes.
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Shake vigorously and pour into your glass along with more ice.
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Serve with garnishes of your choice.
