Bourbon Bloody Mary

This bourbon Bloody Mary is the perfect Thanksgiving morning cocktail! While everyone else is running a Turkey Trot or playing in a Turkey Bowl, you can catch me enjoying one of these. I love how the bourbon pairs with the Bloody Mary mix and other flavors. 

You’ll love this Bourbon Bloody Mary

It’s perfect for football. If you are sitting on the sidelines of a turkey bowl, or even tailgating one, you have to bring the ingredients for this 

It’s easy to make. The cocktail itself is so easy to make. The toppings is where you can have the most fun!

It’s so full of flavor. Between the toppings and flavors of the cocktail, you’re going to get a little bit of everything. 

Ingredients

Bourbon. Whatever bourbon you like is perfectly fine! You might not want to use your nicest bourbon, considering you are adding Bloody Mary mix, hot sauce, and lime juice, but I love Bulleit for any mixed drinks.

Bloody Mary Mix. I just use a classic store-bought mix, but you can use whatever you like.

Hot Sauce. I like to stick with a basic hot sauce like Tabasco for this recipe!

Lime Juice. A squeeze of fresh lime juice really brightens everything up.

Celery. I always like to garnish with a celery or carrot stick so I can easily stir my drink.

Olives. I am an olive lover, so you will always see me garnishing my Bloody Marys with olives

Cheddar Cheese. Cheese cubes are a MUST when garnishing a Bloody Mary.

How to make this Bourbon Bloody Mary

1. In a large glass filled with ice, add in 2 oz of bourbon, 4 oz of bloody mary mix, ¼ oz hot sauce, and ½ oz lime juice. 
2. Stir well and garnish! I used olives, celery, pepperoncini, and cheese cubes.
3. Enjoy!

Substitutions and variations

Bourbon. If you don’t have bourbon or don’t like bourbon, you can use whatever whiskey you prefer. 

Bloody Mary Mix. I buy my own Bloody Mary mix, but you can also make your own if you’re feeling up to it! 

Worcestershire Sauce. If you don’t have hot sauce or want to go more savory instead of spicy, I recommend adding a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. 

Garnish ideas

• Bacon
• Beef Sticks
• Celery
• Pickles
• Carrots
• Cheese Cubes
• Olives

How to make a big batch of this bourbon Bloody Mary

This will make 8-10 bourbon Bloody Marys.

1. In a large pitcher, combine 2 ½ cups vodka, 5 cups of Bloody Mary mix, ⅓ cup hot sauce, ⅔ cup lime juice.
2. Cover and place in the fridge. 
3. Assemble your garnish station, complete with skewers and all the toppings you’re choosing to have. 

FAQs

What is a Bloody Mary with bourbon called?

A bourbon Bloody Mary is called either a Bloody Derby or a Bloody Marianne! 

What's the spiciest thing you can add to a Bloody Mary?

If you want a kick to your Bloody Mary, I suggest adding your hottest hot sauce!

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