Bloody Maria

Savory Cocktails/Snappers • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Bloody Matador cocktail containing Milagro Reposado Tequila, Tomato juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Horseradish sauce, Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port, Celery salt, Black pepper in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Milagro Reposado Tequila or alternative
0.50 fl oz Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port or alternative

Other Ingredients

4.00 fl oz Tomato juice
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
8.00 drop Hot pepper sauce
4.00 dash Worcestershire sauce
0.50 spoon Horseradish sauce
2.00 pinch Celery salt
2.00 grind Black pepper

Directions

Rim Collins glass with salt and pepper
Fill Collins glass with ice
Add all ingredients to shaker with ice
Roll ingredients between shaker tins rather than shaking
Strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with celery stick

Cocktail Description

The Bloody Maria transforms the beloved brunch staple into something altogether more sophisticated with its intriguing combination of aged tequila and tawny port.

This cocktail delivers a complex symphony of flavors—the earthy, vanilla notes of reposado tequila provide a sturdy backbone, while the 20-year port contributes subtle dried fruit sweetness that elegantly balances the savory tomato base. The traditional hot sauce, horseradish, and Worcestershire deliver that familiar punch, but with a refined character. Perfect for Sunday brunches when you're craving something with a bit more depth than a traditional Bloody Mary, this drink offers both comfort and intrigue. Surprisingly straightforward to prepare, the key technique lies in rolling rather than shaking the ingredients to maintain the proper texture without over-dilution. The Bloody Maria pairs beautifully with Mexican-inspired breakfast dishes like huevos rancheros or chilaquiles, but is equally at home alongside tapas or grilled meats at an afternoon gathering.