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Built · 1 serving

Bloody Maria

A savory reposado-tequila Bloody Mary variation enriched with tawny port and horseradish.

Short answer

Bloody Maria is a built cocktail made with tequila reposado, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, horseradish sauce, tawny port, celery salt, and black pepper. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bloody Maria ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bloody Maria ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Reposado60 ml6 cl2 oz24 parts
Tomato Juice120 ml12 cl4.1 oz48 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Hot Pepper Sauce8 dash———
Worcestershire Sauce4 dash———
Horseradish Sauce2.5 ml0.3 cl0.1 oz1 part
Tawny Port15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz6 parts
Celery Salt2 pinch———
Black Pepper2 pinch———
Salt (optional)1 pinch——Optional
Lime (optional)1 wedge——Optional
Cilantro (optional)1 piece——Optional
Celery (optional)1 piece——Optional

Garnish: One small lime wedge, one short cilantro sprig, and one neat celery stalk on a salt-and-pepper half-rim

Method

How to make Bloody Maria

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one Collins glass, prepare the restrained salt-and-pepper half-rim, and cut the exact garnishes.

  2. 02

    Measure reposado tequila, tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish sauce, and tawny port into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Season with celery salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add fresh hard ice.

  4. 04

    Roll the closed shaker gently end over end until cold without aerating the tomato mixture.

  5. 05

    Strain over fresh clear ice in the prepared Collins glass.

  6. 06

    Set the single lime wedge, short cilantro sprig, and neat celery stalk together at the rim and serve without additions.

Tasting profile

What does Bloody Maria taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (3/5) and freshness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Bloody Maria questions

What is in a Bloody Maria?

Kokto’s build uses tequila reposado, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, horseradish sauce, tawny port, celery salt, and black pepper, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Bloody Maria take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bloody Maria prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bloody Maria alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B212https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/248/bloody-maria · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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