Bloody Maria with Jalapeño-Infused Tequila
This fun variation on a classic Bloody Mary swaps in homemade spicy chile-infused tequila for the vodka, adding a yummy Mexican flavor profile that's perfect for pairing with everything from huevos rancheros to game day wings.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Spicy Tequila
- 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles
- 1 750 ml tequila blanco
Bloody Maria Mix
- 4 ounces tomato juice
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Tajín and lemon or lime wedge for coating the glass rim (optional)
- Ice cubes
Garnishes
- celery rib
- fresh dill sprig
- cherry tomatoes
- lemon or lime slice or wedge
- peperoncini
- pitted green olives
Instructions
- To make the spicy tequila, stem the chiles (use jalapeños for a milder version) and cut lengthwise into thin strips. Add the chile strips to the bottle of tequila, cap the bottle tightly, and then shake the bottle gently. Let sit at room temperature overnight. The day of serving, strain the tequila through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the chile strips and seeds.
- To make the Bloody María mix, in a measuring pitcher, stir together the tomato juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- If desired, pour a little Tajín onto a small, flat plate. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then roll the outer rim in the Tajín, coating it evenly.
- Fill the glass with ice. Add the Bloody María mix and 2 ounces of the spicy tequila and stir to mix. Garnish as you like with a celery rib, a dill sprig, a citrus slice or wedge, and/or speared cherry tomatoes, peperoncini, and olives.
Notes
Feel free to omit spicy tequila and just use the tequila of your choice.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Make Ahead. Prep the bloody maria mix the night before when you infuse your tequila. Giving the flavors time to meld ensures even better results!
- Batch It. Making a giant pitcher (or several) is just as easy as making a single batch of mix. Use the toggling switch on the recipe card to help you do the math—about 8-10 servings of the mix should fit in a standard pitcher.
- Crisp Veggies. I recommend storing your celery sticks upright in a glass with cool water. This will help them maintain their turgor pressure, keeping them nice and snappy!
Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature - Strained jalapeño tequila will keep indefinitely at room temperature. (The booze acts as a pickling liquid of sorts, so you can leave the chiles in for up to about 3 days for a more robust flavor.) I don’t recommend leaving the bloody maria mix out at room temperature for more than a few hours.
- Refrigerated - Homemade bloody maria mix will keep for up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg