Bourbon Bloody Mary with Bacon
Want a Bloody Mary with even more flavor? Then try this Bourbon Bloody Mary with Bacon! Made with all the classics, plus barbeque sauce (yep you read that correctly), and perfectly crisp bacon for a savory spin on your Sunday brunch classic.
Equipment
- baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for the bacon
- pitcher
- tall glasses or Mason jars for serving
Ingredients
Bacon Garnish
- 4-6 slices thick-cut bacon
For the Bloody Mary
- 3 cups (24 ounces) tomato juice
- celery salt, plus ...for th rim
- 3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon barbeque sauce
- ¼ cup (2 ounces) dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- 3 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
- bourbon
- celery for garnish
- lime wedge for garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika mixed with ½ teaspoon celery salt for glasses for the rim
Instructions
Make the Bacon
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with foil. Lay the bacon in a single layer, and bake for 18-22 minutes until cooked. Set aside to cool.4-6 slices thick-cut bacon
For the Bloody Mary
- In a large pitcher, combine the tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, barbeque sauce, pickle juice, horseradish, hot sauce, and celery salt. Whisk to combine. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.3 cups (24 ounces) tomato juice, celery salt, plus ...for th rim, 3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoon barbeque sauce, ¼ cup (2 ounces) dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles), 3 teaspoon prepared horseradish , 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
- When ready to serve, take your glass and gently squeeze the lime along the rim to moisten it. Roll the glass in the spice mix, making sure to coat the entire rim. Fill the rimmed glass with ice. Add 3 parts Bloody Mary mix, to 1 part bourbon (for example: 6 ounces mix and 2 ounces bourbon). This is a suggested serving, however you can adjust it to your preference.bourbon, lime wedge for garnish, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika mixed with ½ teaspoon celery salt for glasses
- Garnish with a slice of bacon and a celery rib.celery for garnish
Notes
- Store the Bloody Mary mix in the fridge for up to 10 days (minus the bourbon). Making the mix ahead is ideal for hosting, and it allows the flavors to come together. The mix can easily be multiplied as needed.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 Bloody Mary | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.2g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 7.6g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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