Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCENTRAL Pizza + Bar LafayetteBloody Mary/maria Recipe

Bloody Mary/maria Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

vodka or blanco tequila. craft mix. spices.

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Ingredients

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Base Spirit

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients: vodka or blanco tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional olive brine.

  2. 2

    Prepare Garnishes

    Cut a lemon wedge, prepare a celery stalk, and have a pickle spear and olives ready for garnishing your drink.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Base Spirit

    In a shaker or mixing glass, add 2 oz of vodka or blanco tequila.

  2. 4

    Add the Craft Mix

    Pour in 4 oz of tomato juice, 0.5 oz of lemon juice, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes of hot sauce, 0.5 tsp of celery salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, and 0.25 tsp of smoked paprika. If using, add 0.5 oz of olive brine.

  3. 5

    Shake or Stir

    Fill the shaker or mixing glass with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir well until combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a tall glass or a pint glass with ice.

  2. 7

    Strain and Pour

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish with the celery stalk, lemon wedge, pickle spear, and olives.

  4. 9

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Bloody Mary or Maria!

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