A Bloody Mary is always in order after New Year's Eve festivities. Rather than the standard vodka and tomato juice cocktail, try out these infused vodka recipes. They pack a punch and jumpstart our recuperation for the new year. For non-vodka drinkers, other options include the Voodoo Mary created with tequila and the Makers Mary made with whiskey.
Pickled Pepper Bloody Mary
Pickled Infused Vodka ingredients:
6 bottles vodka
1 QT Pickled Jalapenos in Liquid
4 Pickled Fresno Peppers
1 Fresh Fresno Pepper
1 Fresh Jalapeno
Pickled Infused Vodka Directions:
Step 1: Infuse for minimum of 48 hours. Strain, bottle.
Green Juice Ingredients:
2 Dozen Green Tomatoes
8 Green Bell Pepper
6 Cups OJ
6 Cups Pineapple Juice
1 Cup Lime Juice
Green Juice Directions:
Step 1: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Grab high ball glass or Fill glass with ice.
Step 2: Add 1 1/2 oz of Pickled Pepper Vodka. Fill glass with Green Mix. Garnish with jalapeno.
Garlic Dill Bloody Mary
Garlic Dill Infused Vodka Ingredients:
6 Bottles Vodka
1 quart Pickle Juice
10 Pickles o 1 oz Dill
Garlic Dill Infused Vodka Directions:
Step 1: Infuse for minimum of 48 hours. Strain, bottle.
Tomato Juice Mix Ingredients:
6 Cans Tomato Juice
1 Can Piquillo Peppers (113 oz)
1 Can Crushed Tomatoes (113oz)
1 Cup Cajun Seasoning
1 Cup Pickle Juice
1/2 Cup Lime Juice
2 Cups Hot Sauce
Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Grab high ball glass or Fill glass with ice.
Step 2: Add 1 1/2 oz of Garlic Dill Vodka. Fill with Tomato Mix. Garnish with Pickle
The Voodoo Mary
Ingredients:
1.5 oz mescal tequila
0.5 oz lime juice
8 oz Bloody Mary mix
Cilantro for garnish
Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Grab high ball glass or Fill glass with ice. Add ingredients and shake well until well incorporated. garnish with desired herb or vegetables.
Makers Bloody
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Makers Mark
0.5 oz Molasses
4oz Bloody Mary mix
4oz Cider
Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Grab high ball glass or Fill glass with ice. Add ingredients and shake well until well incorporated. garnish with desired herb or vegetables.
Gluten Free Mary Cucumber Lemon Bloody Mary
Ingredients:
1 oz cucumber vodka
1.2 oz Lemon vodka
8 oz Bloody Mary mix
cucumber and lemon garnish
Cocktail Directions:
Step 1: Grab high ball glass or Fill glass with ice. Add ingredients and shake well until well incorporated. garnish with desired herb or vegetables.
*All recipes courtesy Eric LeVine
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