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Spooky Halloween Bloody Mary

This cocktail features a vibrant red tomato juice base infused with smoky spices and hot sauce, topped with a chili-rimmed glass and a charred pepper garnish. The drink combines elements of spice, smoke, and visual flair to create a festive, haunting beverage with a rich, smooth texture and striking appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz vodka preferably chilled
  • 6 oz tomato juice fresh or store-bought
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika adds smoky flavor
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1/2 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 small dried chili pepper
  • 1 small red bell pepper for garnish and torching
  • Chili salt for rimming glass mixed with chili powder

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Rimming plate or small dish
  • Lighter or torch
  • Tall glass

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chili salt rimmer by mixing chili salt with a bit of chili powder on a plate. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge then dip into the chili salt mixture to coat evenly. Place the glasses in the fridge to chill while preparing the drink.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, celery salt, lime juice, and a pinch of chili pepper. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy, about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into the prepared, chilled glasses, filling them nearly to the rim. The deep red color should be vivid and uniform.
  4. Using a lighter or small torch, carefully char the skin of the red bell pepper over a flame until lightly blackened and smoky, about 10-15 seconds per side. Take care not to burn it too heavily—just enough to impart a smoky aroma.
  5. Once the pepper is charred, place it on a plate and let it cool slightly. Using tongs or a fork, hold the pepper and quickly torch the skin again for a smoky glow, then immediately transfer to the cocktail glass as a garnish.
  6. Serve the Bloody Mary immediately, with the smoky pepper garnish and a spicy, salted rim. Enjoy the vibrant red appearance and enticing smoky aroma.

Notes

Adjust hot sauce to desired spice level. Make sure to torch carefully to avoid burning too much, which can introduce bitterness. A chilled glass helps keep the drink refreshing and visually striking.