Mezcal Bloody Maria
The smokiest, most flavorful brunch cocktail you'll ever have. Mezcal replaces tequila in the Bloody Maria, adding a campfire quality that transforms the savory tomato base into something extraordinary. Trending hard as the adventurous brunch order. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 4 oz Tomato juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes Hot sauce
- 1 pinch Celery salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- Tajin rim (garnish) garnish
- lime wedge (garnish) garnish
- celery stalk (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with brunch fare like smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels, chorizo and eggs, or spicy breakfast burritos that stand up to the mezcal's bold smokiness. The drink also complements cured meats, oysters, and savory breakfast tacos.
Instructions
Rim the glass with Tajin seasoning
Combine mezcal, tomato juice, lime juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper in a shaker
Roll gently between shaker tins (don't shake — you want a smooth texture)
Strain into the rimmed highball glass over ice
Garnish with a lime wedge and celery stalk
Tips
Roll, don't shake — shaking creates a frothy, airy texture that's wrong for a Bloody Add a splash of pickle brine for a Smoky Pickled Maria variation Mezcal's smoke with the savory tomato base tastes like a campfire cookout