Spicy Basil Mary

Savory Cocktails/Snappers • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Spicy Basil Mary cocktail containing Basil leaves, St. George Green Chile Vodka, Tomato juice, Hot pepper sauce, Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port, Worcestershire sauce, Horseradish sauce, Celery salt, Black pepper, Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.60 fl oz St. George Green Chile Vodka or alternative
0.50 fl oz Graham's 10 Year Old Aged Tawny Port or alternative

Other Ingredients

7.00 fresh Basil leaves
4.00 fl oz Tomato 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
0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

Add ice to shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake well with ice
Fine strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Garnish with basil leaf

Cocktail Description

This elevated brunch classic introduces port wine and aromatic basil to create a Bloody Mary that's both sophisticated and boldly flavorful.

The Spicy Basil Mary balances the herbaceous freshness of muddled basil with the distinctive heat of St. George Green Chile Vodka, creating a cocktail with remarkable depth. A splash of aged tawny port adds subtle sweetness and complexity that softens the acidity of fresh tomato juice and lemon. This relatively straightforward cocktail requires just a good shake with ice, making it accessible for home bartenders with basic equipment. Perfect for weekend brunches or as a savory afternoon refresher, it pairs beautifully with rich breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict, avocado toast, or smoked salmon. The drink also stands up nicely to spicy foods - try it alongside Mexican chilaquiles or a peppery shrimp cocktail for a meal that balances heat with the cocktail's cooling tomato base.