Smoky Bloody Marys

By danyell923

A great variation on the Bloody Mary. This smoky version uses chipotle hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bacon, taking it to another level. Enjoy!

Photograph by Con Poulos

Ingredients

• 6 slices peppered bacon
• 3 1/4 cups tomato juice
• 1 1/4 cups bacon-flavored vodka (or regular vodka)
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 6 stalks celery with leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile, combine the tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a pitcher; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pour the Bloody Mary mixture into 6 large ice-filled glasses. Add a piece of bacon and a celery stalk to each.