This recipe takes your standard Bloody Mary to the next level by infusing the drink with the smoky and savory flavor of bacon. The combination of tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and bacon makes for a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- 6 strips of thick-cut bacon
- 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 celery stalks, for garnish
Directions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a blender, combine the tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper. Blend until well mixed.
- Pour the Bloody Mary mixture into a pitcher. Crumble the cooked bacon into the mixture and stir to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the Bloody Mary mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a celery stalk and a strip of bacon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The Bloody Mary is believed to have been created in the 1920s or 1930s, with various bars claiming to be the original creator.
Adding bacon to a Bloody Mary gives the drink an extra layer of flavor and a touch of smokiness that pairs perfectly with the spicy tomato juice.