In the world of boozy brunch, Mimosas and Bellinis are for people who just want a light and refreshing tipple. Bloody Marys, on the other hand, are for folks who want to get serious. The queen of the brunch-tail, the Bloody Mary is a perfect combination of savory and spicy, as vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce come together to create one deliciously filling blend. While the classic Bloody Mary is easily customizable with an endless array of garnishesβfrom the classic olive to strips of bacon to a whole roast chickenβyou can flex your creative muscles even more by mixing up one of these diverse variations. Here, the 10 best Bloody Mary recipes to try at your next brunch.
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Created by our fish-loving neighbors to the north, this Canadian Bloody Mary uses Clamato, a tomato juice infused with spices and clam broth. The briny Bloody Caesar tastes like a cross between Manhattan clam chowder and gazpacho, and itβs made even more delectable with a plump shrimp garnish.
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Sports lovers rejoiceβwe created the best game day beverage known to man. Our Buffalo Bloody Mary uses Frankβs Red Hot, the chosen hot sauce of all self-respecting Buffalo wing makers, and itβs garnished with both a Buffalo chicken wing and fried blue cheese cubes. Itβs finger-lickin good.
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If youβre serving Bloody Marys for a crowd or want to take a mix to-go, batch this bottled Bloody recipe ahead of time. Briny amontillado sherry and earthy potato vodka serve as the boozy base, while Maggi seasoning, Old Bay and smoked salt lend further savoriness to the traditional blend. Try not to hoard the entire bottle for yourself.
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Created by bartender Leo Robitschek of New Yorkβs NoMad, this Bloody Mary goes deep on earthy, umami flavors. Beet juice and a generous amount of amontillado sherry give the traditional blend of spices a round, nutty, dirty (in a good way) taste. Itβs a good thing this recipe makes 10 drinks because youβll definitely want seconds.
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If youβre a glutton for punishment who likes to spread gobs of pungent wasabi on sushi as if it was guacamole, this is the cocktail for you. Spicy wasabi paste, tomatillos, green jalapeΓ±o Tabasco and cilantro give this Japanese Bloody Mary a vibrant green hue, and clam juice adds some sushi-inspired brininess.
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Turn the Bloody Mary on its head by adding juicy watermelon to the mix. Created by The Bloody Mary Book author Ellen Brown, this tequila cocktail features mostly watermelon with only a cup of strained tomatoes for a cocktail thatβs softer and even more drinkable than the classic. Cucumber and cilantro bring some levity, while adobo sauce and Tajin seasoning contribute a chile flavor.
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Flaminβ Hot Cheetos are found on everything from pizza to bagels these days, so of course they found their way into a Bloody Mary. FHC cult members will be obsessed with this spicy Bloody, which uses crushed-up Cheetos both in the mix and as a rim. Serve it alongside more Cheetos.
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These fried Bloody bites may not be drinks, but they are definitely the bomb. Soak cherry tomatoes in tequila, bread them with Tajin- and Worcestershire-flavored breadcrumbs, then plop those puppies into the deep fryer. Once golden and crispy, drizzle them with citrus and some hot sauce, and you have a plate of toothsome bite-sized Bloody Maria poppers.
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