Want to know how to make the best Bloody Mary? Use this Bloody Mary Vodka Infusion recipe. This recipe combines an assortment of flavorful vegetables and herbs that will make your next Bloody Mary the most awesome one EVER!
"I have been using this recipe for a few years now. My niece told me she HATED bloody Mary's and i told her that was just because she had never had one of mine! With this infused vodka (and my own special homemade bloody mix also) she has now been converted and asks me to be sure to infuse the vodka ahead of each visit! I made this again for a wedding shower brunch I'm hosting and had to post. Thank you so much! Amazing!"
★★★★★-Kathie
I can never resist ordering a Bloody Mary whenever I'm at a restaurant-the spicier, the better! Wisconsin might be famous for its beer and cheese, but it's also the land of Old-Fashioneds and some of the best Bloody Marys around. And let's be honest, when it's freezing outside, a little alcohol warms you up fast.
On a trip to visit my family in Oshkosh, we ate at a cozy spot called Mahoney's. Their Bloody Mary was one of the best I ever had. The secret was their infused vodka. Behind the bar sat a gian glass jar filled with vodka and fresh vegetables, slowly infusing into magic. Every pour into a cocktail was flavorful and down right addictive.
The moment I tasted it, I knew I had to recreate my own version at home. So I did. And let me tell you... WINNER! I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo-Katie.
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Ingredients for Bloody Mary Vodka
This is what you need to make your own vegetable vodka infusion:
- Tomatoes
- Onion
- Celery
- Dill
- Lemon
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Garlic
- Vodka
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Steps
Follow these simple steps to make Bloody Mary vodka:
- In large container, combine all ingredients.
- Refrigerate 3 days.
- Remove all the vegetables and strain clean.
- Mix with your favorite bloody mary mix.
Spicy Tip
If you want to make it spicy, on the last 2 hours, add a sliced jalapeño. (You don't want to add it too long because it will become too hot very quickly.)
Can you eat the infused vegetables?
Contentou will not want to eat the vegetables. They are loaded with alcohol and are extremely potent, but they taste awful!
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How to season the rim
Another little rim salt I found that rocks my Bloody Mary World is the Demitri's Bacon RimShot, Spiced Rim Salt, 4 Ounce Tin
. OH,MY GOSH!!!
This stuff is seasoned with all kinds of tasty salt seasonings mixed in with a real bacon taste. I mean who doesn't love bacon? And yes the bacon and Bloody Mary combination is WICKED GOOD!
Or you can make my homemade Jalapeno salt and homemade celery salt. They make great seasonings to add to your bloody mary and also work great for your rim seasoning.
What are the best toppings for a Bloody Mary?
Have fun with your toppings and garnishes. Here are some fun ideas for Bloody Mary toppings. You can keep it simple or go crazy with it.
- olives
- pickles, pickled dilly beans, pickled onions, pickled asparagus, pickled beets, pickled okra, pickled brussels sprouts
- mini biscuits with fried chicken nuggets, mini hamburgers, or grilled cheese sandwhiches
- boiled peanuts (A Southern Specialty)
- Cajun shrimp, oysters, or crab legs
- beef sticks or beef jerky
- thick slice of bacon
- celery, cucumbers
- lemon wedge
- cheese sticks, cheddar cubes, blue cheese cubes, or mozzarella balls
Please leave me a comment below if you make this bloody mary vodka infusion, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your vegetable infused vodka on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
The Best Bloody Mary Vodka Infusion
Ingredients
- 1 sliced tomato
- ¼ sliced onion
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- ¼ cup baby carrots carrots or 2 chopped carrots
- ½ cucumber sliced
- 1 sliced lemon
- 3 to 4 sprigs of dill or more if you like a strong dill flavor
- 2 garlic cloves
- 750 milliliter Vodka
Instructions
- In large container tomato, onion, celery, carrots, cucumbers, lemon, sprigs fresh dill, garlic cloves, and vodka.1 sliced tomato, ¼ sliced onion, 2 celery stalks, ¼ cup baby carrots carrots, ½ cucumber, 1 sliced lemon, 3 to 4 sprigs of dill, 2 garlic cloves, 750 milliliter Vodka
- Refrigerate 3 days.
- Remove all the vegetables and strain clean.
- Mix with your favorite bloody mary mix or store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Kristie Walker says
Does this have to be stored in the fridge or is it shelf ?
Katie Crenshaw says
Hi Kristie, if you completely strain out all the vegetables from the vodka, it's perfectly fine to store it on the shelf. However, if any vegetables remain in the vodka they can spoil or become cloudy over time.
Kathie Turner says
I have been using this recipe for a few years now. My niece told me she HATED bloody Mary’s and i told her that was just because she had never had one of mine! With this infused vodka (and my own special homemade bloody mix also) she has now been converted and asks me to be sure to infuse the vodka ahead of each visit! I made this again for a wedding shower brunch I’m hosting and had to post. Thank you so much! Amazing!
Rachel Lovelace says
This was a MASSIVE hit at a tailgate party at Steeplechase in Aiken, SC this last fall. I have never had so many rave reviews over the bloody Mary’s. We also used Charleston’s Bloody Mary mix for the win. Doing it again this week. Watching horse races and drinking this amazing mix!
Rick says
Can you leave the veggies in as long as you serve it on the 3rd day of sitting? Thinking I would have this in a pitcher with a spout on it.
Katie Crenshaw says
Yes! That will be no problem. You honestly can leave them a little longer, but over time the vegetables will break down and make the vodka cloudy. Therefore, if you are not using the vodka in a short time, I would recommend taking out the vegetables. 3 days will be totally fine and look pretty.
Addie Handley says
How long will this last in the fridge
Katie Crenshaw says
It is all liquor, so I don't think there is no way for spoilage. I have had a bottle in the refrigerator for a year and it still held its flavor. Hope that helps.
Patty Koenig says
How long will this last in the refrigerator?
Katie Crenshaw says
It will not ever spoil. However, over time, the flavor may fade. It will last at least a year with full flavor, but likely longer.
Mike Fish says
Hi Katie,
We have been infusing vodka for a few years now.
Our recipes are pretty close, we use the 1.75 liter bottle the vodka comes in. And we do add jalapenos. and a few lime slices to our batch.
We cut my veggies to size so they will fit inside.
We leave it in the fridge for 2 weeks giving it a shake daily. After 2 weeks it ready to go. We don't strain the vodka; we just pour it as is. Once the bottle is empty, we refill it with more vodka, give it a couple of days in the fridge and use it again. We use this batch for 4-6 weeks and then make a new batch.
We are going to modify to your recipe by adding carrots and dill.
I think I maybe preaching to the choir here, but infused vodka is the only way to make a great Bloody Mary regardless of the recipe.
What do you think?
Stacie Stewart says
Omg!!! I was first introduced to this fabulous Bloody Mary on a cruise ship… to say the least.. I stayed where they made these .. 75% of the time… it’s un describable how the infused vodka makes a Bloody Mary taste… you can taste all the ingredients…. It is delish!! Try this you want regret it…..