Bloody Maria

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This spicy, Tequila-spiked Bloody Mary, also known as a Tequila Maria, brings together the natural compadres of tequila, tomato juice and hot sauce with zingy lime and cooling cucumber for a perfectly balanced medley of fresh and fiery flavors.

Ingredients:

• Silver Tequila – 2 ounces
• Fresh Lime Juice – 1 1/2 ounces
• Garlic – 1 clove, finely minced
• Cucumber – 1/4 cup, chopped
• Worcestershire Sauce – 2 to 3 dashes
• Tabasco Sauce – 2 to 3 dashes
• Tomato Juice – 4 to 5 ounces
• Lime Wedge
• Celery Stalk

Method:

1. Combine the tequila, lime juice, garlic, cucumber, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into an ice-filled highball glass and top with the tomato juice.
4. Stir well.
5. Squeeze the lime wedge into the drink and drop it in.
6. Garnish with the celery stalk.
7. Serve.