The Ultimate Hangover Cure: A Smoky Bloody Mary
When the morning after gets rough, a good Bloody Mary can be a lifesaver. This bold, smoky twist on the classic cocktail combines the richness of barbecue sauce with the spicy kick of chipotles in adobo sauce.
What Makes This Recipe Special
The key to this recipe’s unique flavor lies in the chipotles in adobo sauce. These dried, smoked jalapeño peppers pack a punch of heat and smokiness that elevates the entire drink. If you can’t find them in your local supermarket’s Latin section, don’t worry – you can substitute with another type of smoked pepper or smoky barbecue sauce.
A Refreshing Twist on a Classic
This Smoky Bloody Mary recipe was featured as part of our New Year’s Day Brunch menu, and it’s easy to see why. With its bold flavors and refreshing ingredients, it’s the perfect way to start the day after a night out.
What You’ll Need
To make this drink, you’ll need:
- 2 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces tomato juice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh horseradish
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon barbecue sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
- Generous squeeze of lemon juice
- Pinch of celery seeds
- 1 English cucumber, cut into 4-inch-long spears
- 1 large green olive
- Ice
How to Make It
Combine all of the ingredients except the cucumber spear and olive in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine, then strain over fresh ice into a highball glass. Garnish with the cucumber and olive, and enjoy!
This recipe yields one drink, takes under 5 minutes to make, and is rated as easy difficulty. So go ahead, give it a try, and start your day off right!
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