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Spicy Bloody Mary Halloween Cocktail

This Spicy Bloody Mary Halloween Cocktail is bold, savory, and perfect for the festive season. Ready in just 10 minutes, it mixes tomato juice, vodka, and a variety of spices for a deliciously spicy drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cocktail
  • 1 wedge lemon wedge For rimming the glass
  • 1 wedge lime wedge For rimming the glass
  • 1 tbsp celery salt For rimming the glass, optional
  • Ice cubes Ice cubes To chill the drink
  • 4 oz tomato juice Heart of the Bloody Mary
  • 2 oz vodka Use non-alcoholic spirit for a virgin version
  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish Adjust to taste for heat
  • 2 dashes hot sauce Add more for extra heat
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce Use anchovy-free for vegetarian
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste
For garnish
  • 1 stalk celery For garnish
  • 1 green olives On a pick for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley For garnish
  • 1 wedge lime For garnish
  • black licorice lace or cocktail skewer with a plastic spider ring For a Halloween look

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rub the lemon or lime wedge around the top edge of a tall glass. Dip the rim into the celery salt, if using, and fill the glass with ice.
  2. Squeeze the lemon and lime wedges into a cocktail shaker, add ice, and then add the tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
  3. Cover the shaker and shake hard for about 10 seconds until chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over the ice.
  5. Add the celery stalk, olives, parsley, and lime wedge. Finish with a spooky garnish if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or prepare ahead in a pitcher without ice, shaking each drink just before serving.

Notes

For a virgin version, leave out the vodka. Store the cocktail base in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze the mixture (without vodka) for up to 1 month.