Bloody Maria Ingredients

• 2 oz (60 ml) Tequila
• 4 oz (120 ml) Tomato Juice
• 0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 dashes Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• Pinch of Celery Salt
• Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
• Ice Cubes
• Optional Garnishes: Celery Stalk, Lime Wedge, Pickled Jalapeño, Olives

How to Make the Perfect Bloody Maria

1. Rim the edge of a highball glass with salt or a mix of salt and chili powder (optional). To do this, rub a lemon or lime wedge around the rim and dip it into coarse salt or chili-salt mix.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
3. In a shaker or mixing glass, combine 2 oz of tequila, 4 oz of tomato juice, 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes of hot sauce, a pinch of celery salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
4. Stir (or gently roll) the mixture to combine all the ingredients without over-diluting.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared highball glass over the ice.
6. Garnish with a celery stalk, lime wedge, pickled jalapeño, olives, or any combination you prefer.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy Bloody Maria.

The Origin and History of the Bloody Maria Cocktail

The Bloody Maria is a Mexican twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, substituting tequila for vodka. The Bloody Mary itself has a rich history, believed to have been invented in the 1920s or 1930s. The Bloody Maria emerged as tequila gained popularity worldwide, offering a new dimension to the beloved brunch staple.