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    Spicy Bloody Mary with Bacon

    Published: Mar 22, 2022 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    front and overhead view of a bloody mary garnished with shrimp and bacon
    two bloody marys garnished with bacon, shrimp, celery, peppers and olives

    This post is sponsored by Miller's Sauce. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    This is the BEST spicy bloody mary with bacon, that is made from scratch. Made with Miller's Banana Pepper Sauce, this easy recipe includes a chili rim salt and is even garnished with twisted bacon!

    bloody mary garnished with shrimp and bacon next to a bottle of millers banana pepper sauce

    Bloody mary's are always a fun classic cocktail for Sunday brunch or on special occasions. I love a good bloody mary and this is definitely the best homemade mix, made with my favorite sweet and spicy banana pepper sauce.

    Serve this ultimate bloody mary cocktail with a hash brown crust quiche, loaded chips with blue cheese and bacon or fried goat cheese balls.

    Jump to:
    • 🌶 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🍹Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • ⏲️ Make ahead instructions
    • 🥡 Storage suggestions
    • 🍸 More cocktail recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🌶 Ingredient notes

    tomato juice, vodka, millers sauce, celery, shrimp, bacon, olives, peppers and seasonings for bloody marys
    • Miller's Sauce - This fresh banana pepper hot sauce is definitely one of my favorite condiments. It gives this drink a spicy kick and a great banana pepper flavor. I used the hot flavor for this cocktail because it has just the right amount of heat. Use the mild flavor for a less zesty bloody mary or the habanero flavor to really turn up the heat!
    • Bacon - These twisted bacon straws are a really fun way to garnish the drinks and also pair with the spicy cocktail really well. Use your favorite variety of bacon to make these bacon twists. Make sure to get regular sliced as opposed to thick sliced, as they are harder to twist.
    • Garnishes - In addition to the twisted bacon, green olives, banana peppers, cocktail shrimp and celery stalks are used for garnish. These are optional and can be omitted or you can also add to them as needed. A pickle spear, lime wedges or artichokes are also great options.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Vegetarian - Omit the twisted bacon and shrimp garnishes and use vegan worcestershire sauce instead.
    • Non-Alcoholic - Simply substitute the vodka for extra tomato juice to make this a mocktail.
    • For a Crowd - Want to serve this drink for a party? Size up the quantities to serve the amount of people you need and serve the mix in a beverage carafes. Serve ice and garnishes on the side for a make your own bloody mary bar.

    🍹Step by step instructions

    First, twist the bacon strips tightly and then place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast the bacon in a 400˚ oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy. Allow the bacon to drain and cool completely on paper towels.

    bacon strips twisted on a sheet pan and cooked bacon twists in grease on sheet pan

    Next, in a shallow dish or on a small plate, mix together the chili powder and kosher salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip in the chili salt mixture.

    chili powder salt mixture on plate with spoon and mixture on rim of clear glass

    In a beverage carafe or large pitcher, mix together the plain tomato juice, vodka, banana pepper sauce, olive juice, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and celery salt. Fill serving glasses about ¾ of the way with ice and pour the bloody mary mix over the top.

    bloody mary mix in carafe and over ice in glasses next to millers banana pepper sauce

    Finally, garnish this spicy bloody mary cocktail with the twisted bacon, a celery stick, a cocktail shrimp and a green olive and banana pepper skewer.

    bloody marys in clear glasses garnished with bacon, celery, shrimp, olives and peppers

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Make sure to twist the bacon tightly so that it stays twisted during roasting. They may start to twist or move a bit during cooking and can be straightened out with tongs during cooking if needed.
    • Let the bacon drain on a paper towel and cool completely so that it crisps up enough to stand in the drink.
    • Use beverage toothpicks to skewer together smaller ingredients, like the olives or peppers, or just let them float in the drink by themselves.
    • If making the bloody mary mix ahead of time, do not add ice or it will water down the drinks.
    overhead view of a bloody mary cocktail with shrimp, bacon, celery, olives and banana pepper garnish

    ⏲️ Make ahead instructions

    The spicy bloody mary mix can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time with the vodka in it or up to 3 days ahead of time without it. Store the mix in the airtight container in the refrigerator until use. At serving time, stir in the vodka (if needed), pour over ice and add garnishes.

    🥡 Storage suggestions

    Leftover mix that does not contain vodka can be frozen in ice cubes to be stored for later. Leftover bloody mary mix with the vodka will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    🍸 More cocktail recipes

    If you loved this spicy bloody mary recipe, check out these other cocktail recipes that I know you will love too!

    • Rossini Cocktail
    • Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
    • Pink Vodka Lemonade

    Don't Forget! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and give it a rating. I love to hear from each and every one of you! Tag me on Facebook and Instagram as well! It makes my day to see all of your photos of the food you have made.


    📖 Recipe

    two bloody marys garnished with shrimp, bacon, celery, olives and peppers

    Spicy Bloody Mary with Bacon

    Amanda
    This is the BEST spicy bloody mary with bacon, that is made from scratch. Made with Miller's Banana Pepper Sauce, this easy recipe includes a chili rim salt and is even garnished with twisted bacon!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Beverages, Cocktails
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 drinks
    Calories 255 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Twisted Bacon

    • raw bacon regular, not thick sliced

    Chili Rim Salt

    • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

    Spicy Bloody Mary

    • 12 ounces tomato juice
    • 8 ounces vodka
    • 3 ounces Millers Banana Pepper Sauce, hot flavor
    • 2 ounces olive juice
    • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    • 4 dashes liquid smoke
    • 1 teaspoon celery salt
    • lime wedges
    • ice

    Garnishes

    • celery stalks
    • cooked cocktail shrimp tail on or off
    • green pimento stuffed olives
    • banana peppers hot or mild
    • beverage toothpicks

    Instructions
     

    Twisted Bacon

    • Preheat the oven to 400˚ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
    • Twist each slice of bacon tightly and lay on the prepared sheet pan.
    • Roast bacon in the oven for 20-25 minutes until crispy. Let the bacon drain and cool completely on paper towels.

    Chili Rim Salt

    • In a shallow dish or on a plate, mix together chili powder and salt. Set aside.

    Spicy Bloody Mary

    • In a beverage carafe, combine tomato juice, vodka, banana pepper sauce, olive juice, fresh lime juice, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and celery salt. Stir to combine.
    • Run a lime wedge around the rim of each serving glass and dip into the chili salt mixture.
    • Fill the glasses about ¾ of the way with ice and pour the bloody mary mixture over the ice into the glasses.
    • Garnish drinks with twisted bacon, celery, shrimp and olives and a banana pepper on a beverage skewer.

    Notes

    • Make sure to twist the bacon tightly so that it stays twisted during roasting. If it starts to move during, just straighten them out with tongs.
    • Let the bacon drain on a paper towel and cool completely so that it crisps up enough to stand in the drink.
    • Use beverage toothpicks to skewer together smaller ingredients, like the olives or peppers, or just let them float in the drink by themselves.
    • If making the bloody mary mix ahead of time, do not add ice or it will water down the drinks.
     

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Miller's Sauce - Use mild, hot or habanero flavors depending on preference.
    • Bacon - Any flavor of bacon can be used for this recipe, however regular sliced bacon will twist easier than thick sliced. 
    • Garnishes - Pickles, lime wedges or artichokes are other great options for garnishes.
    • Vegetarian - Omit the twisted bacon and shrimp garnishes and use vegan worcestershire sauce.
    • Non-Alcoholic - Simply substitute the vodka for extra tomato juice to make this a mocktail.
    • For a Crowd - Want to serve this drink for a party? Size up the quantities to serve the amount of people you need and serve the mix in a beverage carafes. Serve ice and garnishes on the side for a make your own bloody mary bar.
     

    Make Ahead Instructions

    The spicy bloody mary mix can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time with the vodka in it and up to 3 days ahead of time without it. Store the mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator until use. At serving time, stir in the vodka (if needed), pour over ice and add garnishes.
     

    Storage Suggestions

    Leftover mix that does not contain vodka can be frozen in ice cubes to be stored for later. Leftover bloody mary mix with the vodka will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 524IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jerika

      March 25, 2022 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! This is so creative.:) I love it. Thanks!:) We will be trying this soon.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 26, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Thank you - enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Agnieszka

      March 24, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      We love bloody Marys and I wanted to spice things up a bit (literally). This recipe is perfect! We absolutely loved it.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 25, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Yah! So happy to hear this!

        Reply
    3. Jan

      March 24, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      Talk about taking it up a notch. This version of a bloody mary is a must try.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 25, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Definitely, Thanks!

        Reply
    4. nancy

      March 24, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      making this part of my at home brunch drinks!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 25, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Woohoo! Glad to hear it...you won't be dissapointed!

        Reply
    5. sarah

      March 24, 2022 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect for our upcoming brunch! Absolutely genius!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 24, 2022 at 12:05 pm

        Thank you so much! Cheers!

        Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio

      March 24, 2022 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      I loved this spicy bloody mary! The bacon twist was such a fun addition!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 24, 2022 at 8:19 am

        Thanks Kayla! The bacon twist is definitely my fav 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jeannie

      March 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      this sounds like an interesting bloody mary to enjoy! will check out this sauce that you use.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        March 23, 2022 at 6:10 pm

        Thanks, I hope you do! It adds such a good flavor to it!

        Reply

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