The Story Behind The Bloody Maria
The Bloody Mary has been a hangover helper for nearly a century, inspiring countless variations. While the vodka-based brunch drink is a classic in its own right, tequila adds more depth to the cocktail with its unique woody and vegetal flavors.
Making a Bloody Maria is a dealer's choice — easily adapted based on the maker’s palate. Add more hot sauce if it needs more spice, use a little less Worcestershire, or douse it with black pepper at the end if your heart desires. Don’t feel confined to using any one brand of hot sauce, either. Experiment with different kinds, toy with varying levels of heat, or try a blend of some of your favorites.
For fans of the creative garnish, the Bloody Maria is fertile ground for exploration. Try topping it with a skewered pickled jalapeño slice, or rim the glass with some Tajín seasoning.
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The Coquito Ho Ho is a nod to the classic, swapping out the traditional rum base with a blend of tequila, sherry, amaro, and coconut liqueur.
Palomita:
This cocktail plays on fresh lime juice by pairing it with bright, clean grapefruit juice for a cocktail that’s brimming with citrus flavors.
Bar Tulix’s Spicy Margarita:
Bar Tulix's Spicy Margarita offers a glorious blend of tang, citrus, and sweet heat imparted from house-made spicy Grand Marnier.
The Spicy Strawberry Margarita Recipe:
A perfectly-balanced mix of tequila, serrano peppers, strawberries and agave. A little Tajín takes it to the next level. Now all you need are some tacos.
The Simple Margarita Recipe:
This simplified Margarita recipe calls for simple syrup or agave as a replacement for triple sec, offering an extra bit of sweetness.
The Camarena Silver Solstice Punch:
Camarena Silver Tequila’s notes of toasted agave, fresh green herbs, vibrant citrus, sweet vanilla, and black pepper make an excellent base.
