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    Southwest Bloody Mary with Bacon

    Published: Aug 4, 2015 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 5 Comments

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    A Southwest Bloody Mary with bacon might be the best cocktail ever!

    I love a good Bloody Mary, but it's the kind of cocktail I can only have at brunch. But late on a Sunday morning while on vacation, it's one of my favorite drinks.

    Who else likes their Bloody Mary with bacon spicy? Hand raised! A little extra hot sauce would be my choice.

    I love the more garnishes, too. Add a piece of celery, cucumber, or even a shrimp, and I'm in heaven.

    I love a good Bloody Mary, and putting a southwest spin on it makes it even more delicious! Even better? We've added BACON!

    So delicious! For this southwest spin, we decided on a Jalapeño and a piece of bacon, because BACON!! Enjoy!

    Ingredients Needed

    I love a good Bloody Mary, and putting a southwest spin on it makes it even more delicious! Even better? We've added BACON!

    Ingredients

    1 cups V8 Juice
    3 ounces Absolut Peppar
    ½ Lime juiced


    2 strips of Bacon
    pinch Pepper
    10 leaves of Cilantro sliced thinly and minced
    Ice

    I love a good Bloody Mary, and putting a southwest spin on it makes it even more delicious! Even better? We've added BACON!

    How to Make It

    Add a quarter cup of ice to a shaker.

    Add in V8 juice.

    Add vodka and extracts.

    Add minced cilantro and juice from half the lime.

    Shake vigorously until well blended.

    Pour into a 8oz glass filled with ice.

    Sprinkle Pepper on top.

    Add 1 shake of Tabasco sauce.

    Lightly stir with a stir stick.

    Garnish with a lime slice, piece of bacon, half of Jalapeño pepper, and Cilantro sprig.

    Another option, if you're feeling creative, is to make your own Jalapeño infused vodka. I mean, why not?

    A Bloody Mary is just as delicious with no alcohol, so leave it out for your friends who don't drink!

    Where did the Bloody Mary get its name?

    According to Esquire, a bartender in Paris was given vodka brought in from Russian emigrants and he just found it tasteless. He had also just been introduced to American tomato juice, so along with a little seasoning, he created a new cocktail called a Bucket of Blood. Aren't you glad the name was changed?

    What other garnishes could I add to this Bloody Mary?

    I've had Bloody Marys with dill pickle spears, olives, cheese, pickled okra, pickled asparagus, and of course, celery.

    Could I make a Bloody Mary with something other than vodka?

    There are variations of this cocktail made with tequila, gin, and other liquors. See this cocktail guide for more.

    I love a good Bloody Mary, and putting a southwest spin on it makes it even more delicious! Even better? We've added BACON!

    Looking for something to serve alongside these yummy cocktails? Try these Bruschetta Melts or one of these 22 Pasta Salad recipes!

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    Southwest Bloody Mary with Bacon

    A Southwest Bloody Mary with bacon might be the best cocktail ever! For this southwest spin, we decided on a Jalapeño and a piece of bacon, because BACON!!
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • 1 cups V8 Juice
    • 3 oz Absolute Citron
    • ½ teaspoon jalapeno extract flavoring
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle extract or flavoring
    • 1 jalapeno pepper Split in half, seeds removed.
    • 10 leaves of Cilantro minced
. More for garnish.
    • ½ Lime juiced
    • 2 strips of Bacon cooked crispy
    • 1 pinch Pepper

    Instructions

    Directions

    • In a shaker add ¼ cup of ice
    • Add in V8 juice.
    • Add vodka and extracts.
    • Add minced cilantro and juice from ½ lime.
    • Shake vigorously until well blended.
    • Pour into a 8oz glass filled with ice
    • Sprinkle Pepper on top.
    • Add 1 shake of Tabasco sauce.
    • Lightly stir with a stir stick.
    • Garnish with a lime slice, piece of bacon, half of Jalapeño pepper, and Cilantro sprig.

    Notes

    A Bloody Mary is just as delicious with no alcohol, so your friends who don't drink will love it, too!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Kristin K

      August 05, 2015 at 8:35 am

      I don't really like Bloody Mary's...but I have family members that would love this recipe!!! The spicier, the better...for them!!! And, I love that there's a bacon strip in it!!!

      Reply
    2. Daisy

      August 05, 2015 at 1:27 am

      Yum my will bf love it

      Reply
    3. Daisy

      August 05, 2015 at 1:26 am

      Yum sound good my boyfriend will like it

      Reply
    4. krystel

      August 04, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      love of he name of the drink the drink looks delicious

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        August 04, 2015 at 11:23 pm

        I know what you mean, Krystel! It is a fun name! and BACON! LOL. Thanks for visiting!

        Reply

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