Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail
With the word "bloody" already in its name, this quintessential brunch drink is a no-brainer for Halloween. While there are lots of different theories on how the bloody Mary was invented, one thing is for sure—it's a classic and it's good!
Although traditionally a morning hair-of-the-dog cocktail, they can be served any time of day. This recipe makes one drink, but you can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger crowd. Or, if you are serving them at a party, divide them into shot glasses and serve them as little shooters with the "eyeball" floating in each one.
This version is super spicy thanks to a mix of jalapeños, horseradish, and cayenne pepper. The spicy and salty rim perfectly compliments the rest of the flavors and the eyeball garnish is just the beginning.
A high-quality vodka is a must in this drink, since you don't want your hangover cure causing a hangover. Although the recipe calls for tomato juice, you can also substitute in V8 or other vegetable tomato juice blends. Some people even use Clamato juice for an extra salty bite. The choice is totally yours.
Ingredients
For the Eyeball Garnish:
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Kalamata olives
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Small ciliegine mozzarella ball, or cherry-sized
For the Bloody Mary:
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2 ounces vodka
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4 ounces tomato juice
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1 pinch celery salt
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño pepper
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2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
For the Rim:
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Lemon wedge
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Celery stalk, for garnish
Steps to Make It
Make the Eyeballs
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cut the kalamata olives into small circles. You will need one little circle for each eyeball, so make sure to choose the best-looking one.
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Cut a circle into each mozzarella ball and press the piece of olive inside so it sticks. Make as many as you wish. Skewer them onto long toothpicks or wood skewers.
Make the Bloody Mary
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place the vodka, tomato juice, celery salt, black pepper, paprika, chopped jalapeño, cayenne pepper, horseradish, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in a cocktail shaker.
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Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, place the top on, and shake vigorously.
Prepare the Rim
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Gather the ingredients.
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Take the lemon wedge and rub it on the edge of the glass that you wish to serve the bloody Mary in.
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Mix together the salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish until completely combined. Dip the rim of the glass into the salt mixture so that the edge is completely coated.
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Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into the salt rimmed glass.
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Garnish with the celery and the prepared eyeballs. Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Recipe Variation
- Add some celery, shrimp, bacon, or pickled okra to jazz up your Bloody Mary.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 565 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 7062mg | 307% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 25g | 91% |
| Total Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 17g | |
| Vitamin C 527mg | 2,633% |
| Calcium 401mg | 31% |
| Iron 6mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1839mg | 39% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
