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    Published: May 5, 2018 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Bloody Margarita

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    Get the best of both worlds with this smoky chipotle bloody margarita.

    bloody margarita cocktail

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!

    I adore any reason to enjoy a good cocktail... and what is better than celebrating Margarita Week hosted by Hola Jalapeno on Cinco de Mayo. Last year I made my Fresh Fig Margarita which is still one of my favorite margaritas. I mean, just look at how pretty they are. This year, I wanted to try something completely new for me. I heard of bloody margarita cocktails before, but haven't had one myself before. The cross between a margarita and bloody Mary sounded really interesting.

    bloody margarita

    A bloody margarita is basically a bloody mary made with tequilla and a touch more citrus. A few recipes go further with the mash up by adding orange to the cocktail like in a traditional margarita. I didn't like look of mixing fresh orange to the tomato. Instead, I found that a few dashes of orange bitters did the trick while keeping the integrity of the color and adding another dimension to the flavor.

    bloody margarita cocktail recipe

    I decided to give it a try and put my own little spin on things. I have been obsessing over my chipotle hot sauce the past few months and decided to incorporate it into my margarita along with a bit of liquid smoke for a smooth, smoky bloody margarita with a slight kick. It's the perfect savory drink for brunch.

    I am not fond of over the top garnishes for Bloody Mary's. There isn't a need for a whole cheeseburger, onion rings, and a steak to be on top of your drink. All you need are a couple of additions that add on to the flavor profile of the bloody margarita. I recommend keeping it simple. I like to use gherkins, olives, cherry tomatoes, pepperorcini, sprigs of herbs, and lemons. Play around and find what works best for you.

    bloody margarita cocktail recipe

    Bloody Margarita

    Amanda Powell
    A refreshing and easy bloody margarita
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 153 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • lemon wedge
    • celery salt
    • 2 oz tequilla
    • 4 oz tomato juice
    • ½ oz lemon juice
    • 4 dashes chipotle hot sauce
    • 3 dashed worchestershire sauce
    • 2 - 3 dashes liquid smoke
    • 2 dashes orange bitters
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Take a lemon wedge and run it along the rim of your glass. Dip the glass in celery salt. 
    • Add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice cubes.
    • Shake vigorously and pour into your glass along with more ice. 
    • Serve with garnishes of your choice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 511IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword bloody mary, margarita
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    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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    1. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

      May 06, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      What a pretty drink. I absolutely adore the color and while I visually like all the over-the-top garnishes on bloody Mary's (not that I would actually eat them), I think your simple garnishes make this bloody mary spin off look way more refreshing.

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