It’s time to shake up a spicy, savory Bloody Mary cocktail
Whether it is the hair of the dog, National Bloody Mary Day, or brunch with friends, a spicy, savory Bloody Mary cocktail is the surprising sipper that will start the day right. With a little help from Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, that glass holds a refreshing libation that will have everyone toasting to good times.
While people can debate over the proper ratio of sparkling wine to juice in a mimosa, the Bloody Mary is often about the extra. From the bold flavors to the over the top garnishes, this cocktail is one that is meant to be noticed on the table.
Although some people have their tried and true recipe, others are looking to shake up that traditional combination. Adding some savory flavors to the mix can be that refreshing choice that makes the classic cocktail feel new.
Even though a spicy Bloody Mary is a popular option, a glass overpowered by heat is not necessarily the most balanced flavor. Beyond scorching the tastebuds and making the drinker instantly take notice, there are other ways to make a robust sipper without feeling the burn.
Recently, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company shared two ideas for a savory Bloody Mary cocktail recipe. The combination of flavors will have many people taking notice.
Lemon Pepper Bloody Mary
In some ways, this Bloody Mary recipe seems to mimic flavors in popular dishes. The bright acid from the lemon combined with the pepper offers that balance which enhances the drinkability
More importantly, this Bloody Mary recipe uses the Natalie’s Resilient Juice. The functional beverage gives the cocktail a little extra boost.
Here’s how to make the Lemon Pepper Bloody Mary recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Natalie’s Resilient juice
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 tbsp horseradish
- 2-3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper (divided)
- 8 oz vodka
- Olives, cheese cubes, and cornichons for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Directions
1. In a pitcher combine the juices, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, vodka, and ½ of the lemon pepper. Stir well and refrigerate.
2. When ready to serve, take a lemon wedge and rim the edges of 4 glasses.
3. Dip the rim of the glasses in the remaining lemon pepper.
4. Fill the glasses with ice and pour the bloody mary over ice.
5. Garnish with a skewer of olives, cheese cubes, cornichons, and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Since tomatoes often have a sweetness, adding some citrus and spice can round out the flavors in the glass. In this recipe from Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, the Blood Orange Juice adds a nuanced flavor. When paired with the Yellowbird Habanero sauce, the flavors of the tropics take center stage.
Plus, the addition of fennel is a lovely twist from the traditional celery seed. A slight licorice flavor with the spice and acid makes this cocktail an easy sipper and maybe the perfect cure from an over-indulgent night.
Fiery Fennel and Blood Orange Bloody Mary
Ingredients
- 2 cups Natalie’s Blood Orange Juice
- 3 cups Cutwater Bloody Mary mix
- 1.5 cups Cutwater vodka
- ½ tbsp Yellowbird Habanero sauce (adjust this to your spice level!)
- ½ tbsp dried ground fennel seed
- 4-6 slices of Tenderbelly bacon, cooked
- 1 bulb of fennel
- 4-6 cooked shrimp
Directions
1. In a large pitcher combine the blood orange juice, bloody mary mix, vodka, hot sauce, and ground fennel. Stir to combine and refrigerate.
2. When ready to serve, pour the bloody mary over ice and garnish with a slice of bacon, 1 sprig of fennel leaves, and 1 cooked shrimp. Enjoy
How do you shake up your savory Bloody Mary cocktail recipe? Do you have a secret sipper to share?