A Bloody Maria is a tequila-forward cocktail mixing tomato juice with bright lemon and spicy Tabasco, finished with celery salt for a savory kick that rivals its vodka-based cousin.
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Shake all ingredients with cracked ice.
Strain into old-fashioned glass over ice cubes.
Add slice of lemon.
Best served immediately after preparation. If pre-mixing the non-alcoholic base, store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and add tequila fresh at serving time.
A Bloody Maria uses tequila instead of vodka, giving it a more herbaceous, agave-forward flavor profile.
Yes—mix the tomato juice, lemon, Tabasco, and celery salt base in advance and refrigerate. Add tequila and ice just before serving to preserve carbonation and dilution control.
Blanco (silver) tequila is traditional and highlights the spirit's bright notes; reposado adds subtle oak and smoothness.
Wet the rim with lemon juice or a lime wedge, then dip into celery salt spread on a shallow plate. Tap off excess before filling.
