The Best Bloody Mary Starts with the Right Vodka
Most Bloody Mary recipes tell you to add pickle juice or extra spice to your plain vodka. With Smoky Valley spirits, you can skip that step entirely. Our Smoked Jalapeno Vodka adds hickory smoke and pepper heat directly into the cocktail, while our Pickle Vodka brings crisp dill flavor without needing a separate pickle juice component.
Two Ways to Make It
The Smoky Heat Version: Use our Smoked Jalapeno Vodka for a Bloody Mary with real hickory smoke flavor and a slow-building jalapeno heat. This is the version that makes our tasting room visitors come back for more.
The Dill Pickle Version: Use our Pickle Vodka for a savory, dill-forward Bloody Mary. The crisp pickle flavor integrates seamlessly with the tomato juice.
The Best of Both: For the ultimate experience, use 1 oz of each. The combination of smoke, heat, and dill creates a Bloody Mary unlike anything you've had before.
Brunch-Worthy Garnishes
Go beyond the celery stalk:
- Crispy bacon strip
- Pickled green beans
- Grilled shrimp
- Pepperoncini peppers
- Cubed cheese on a skewer
- A mini slider on a bamboo pick
Make a Pitcher for a Crowd
Multiply the recipe by 6-8 for a pitcher. Mix everything except the vodka and ice, then refrigerate. When guests arrive, pour over ice and let everyone add their own vodka to taste.