Escabeche Bloody Maria (Mexican Bloody Mary)

June 15,2024

The escabeche adds extra zest to this Mexican Bloody Mary recipe. It's savory, spicy, smooth, and perfect for brunch. Build your mixology skills with OHLQ..

The Bloody Mary, a brunch staple, takes a Mexican turn in this ultra zesty recipe. A perfect pairing for huevos rancheros or breakfast tacos, an Escabeche Bloody Maria is made with tequila (blanco or reposado), tomato juice, white vinegar, lemon juice, and garnished with an array of pickled vegetables. Dashes of Worcestershire and two types of hot sauce give it savory depth and a real kick.

Escabeche is a type of food preparation in Latin American countries that uses acid to pickle or cook vegetables, fish, or meat. Vinegar and lemon juice add a similarly astringent bite to this Bloody Maria. Agave syrup, made from the agave plant from which tequila is distilled, helps smooth out some of the intensity of the acidic and spicy ingredients for a brunch cocktail that hits all the right notes.