10 Bloody Delicious Bloody Marys

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Agave Maria

An Agave Maria is similar to a Bloody Mary, but is made with tequila instead of vodka.

1.5 oz silver tequila (i.e. El Tesoro Silver)
2 tsp puréed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
5 oz Homemade Bloody Mary Mix*
Lime wedge squeeze
Optional garnishes: avocado slice, raw onion ring, cilantro sprig, tortilla chip

*Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
64 oz can tomato juice
2 oz lemon juice
2 oz olive juice/brine... more 

Photo by: Liquid Architecture LLC

Agave Maria

An Agave Maria is similar to a Bloody Mary, but is made with tequila instead of vodka.

1.5 oz silver tequila (i.e. El Tesoro Silver)
2 tsp puréed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
5 oz Homemade Bloody Mary Mix*
Lime wedge squeeze
Optional garnishes: avocado slice, raw onion ring, cilantro sprig, tortilla chip

*Homemade Bloody Mary Mix
64 oz can tomato juice
2 oz lemon juice
2 oz olive juice/brine (optional)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbsp horseradish sauce (optional)
Celery salt, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Stir to mix ingredients. Refrigerate.

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Top with ice and stir well. Garnish and serve.

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