Green Bloody Mary – Verde Mary Recipe
A refreshing and zesty Green Bloody Mary cocktail made with tomatillos, serrano chile, cucumber, and fresh cilantro, blended with vodka and a mix of tangy and spicy seasonings. Perfect for a vibrant twist on the classic Bloody Mary, served chilled with a coarse sugar rim.
- Author: Ella
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Green Bloody Mary Cocktail Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatillos, husked, washed, and chopped
- 1/2 cup cold vodka
- 1/2 serrano chile, seeded
- 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- Few dashes green hot sauce
- Dash Worcestershire sauce
- Tiny pinch of chipotle chili powder
- Simple syrup, to taste
Garnish & Glass Preparation
- Lime slices for rim
- Coarse sugar for rimming the glasses
- Kosher salt, to taste (optional)
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the tomatillos, cold vodka, serrano chile, cucumber, chopped cilantro, lime juice, green hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chili powder, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Glass Rims: Rub the rims of two rocks glasses with a fresh lime slice to moisten. Then, roll the rims in coarse sugar until evenly coated, adding kosher salt if desired for an extra savory flavor contrast.
- Serve the Cocktail: Divide the blended Green Bloody Mary mixture between the two prepared glasses. Serve chilled with ice cubes and garnish as desired, such as with a lime wedge or a sprig of cilantro for added visual appeal and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of serrano chile and chipotle chili powder according to your taste preference.
- If you prefer a less spicy cocktail, remove the seeds from the serrano chile as indicated, or omit it entirely.
- Simple syrup adds sweetness to balance the tart tomatillos and lime; add gradually to avoid over-sweetening.
- The coarse sugar rim adds a sparkling sweet contrast, but you can substitute with kosher salt for a more traditional Bloody Mary rim.
- This cocktail is best served immediately while chilled and fresh.
Keywords: Green Bloody Mary, Verde Mary, tomatillo cocktail, vodka cocktail, spicy green cocktail, blender cocktail, brunch cocktail