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    Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe with Shrimp (Made in Shot Glasses!)

    First Published: December 31, 2011 . Last Modified: October 1, 2021 lisa24 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe is perfect for parties, for serving with brunch, or for the perfect pairing with any seafood dinner!

    First Published December 2011; Updated September 2020

    Spicy Bloody Mary Shrimp Shots

    Appetizers are always my favorite part of a meal. In fact, my weekend dinners often consist of all appetizers. Really, who doesn't love finger food?  I also love Bloody Marys. They are my favorite brunch drink. I don't mind drinking them at any time of the day or night, especially if I am eating seafood. So I put my fondness of appetizers, Bloody Mary's and seafood all together in one shot glass. Aren't they cute?

    We can't forget the tomatoes! As I have professed my love for canned tomatoes before, now I am telling you they REALLY make me happy. The can of Red Gold tomatoes is what started this whole recipe. I decided to make my own Bloody Mary mix and it sure did pay off. Now I have a delicious concoction of tomatoes, broth, celery salt and fresh lemon just blending together in my refrigerator waiting for some shrimp to come along.  Since I like spicy, I used tomatoes with chilies. If you would like a milder drink, you can use regular tomatoes and add a little hot sauce to your liking.

    I made this bloody mary recipe with shrimp in shot glasses which are great for a crowd but if you would rather have a cozy party for two, you can serve them in martini glasses. I garnished them with olives but lemon wedges, celery, or any pickled veggies would work. The amount of vodka you add is up to you. They can even be made non alcoholic but that would be a shame. You can purchase already cooked shrimp but I prefer to make my own spiced shrimp cocktail.  Then I have plenty of leftover shrimp to nibble on.

    FAQ

    How do I choose the best shrimp?

    • Typically, the safer bet for shrimp is to buy them frozen, as this ensures they are fresh. For this recipe, as long as you're planning on using the shrimp right away, it might be better to buy fresh.
    • If you’re feeling adventurous and would rather try fresh shrimp, make sure the shrimp don’t smell like ammonia or have shells that are slimy. They should be firm with solid tails.
    • For a recipe like this one, aiming for medium to large -sized shrimp is the best option. Still, this would work with jumbo shrimp if you're serving it in larger glasses.

    Variations

    For some extra information about variations on the bloody mary, check out this guide from Eater.

    • Bloody Maria: use either tequila or mezcal instead of the vodka. For garnish, consider charred jalapeño or roasted corn.
    • Michelada: If a bloody mary isn't typically something you enjoy, this variation might be for you. Use beer instead of vodka, and make sure to add some lime juice and rim your glass with spices and salt.
    • Bloody Caesar: For this variation, add some clam broth into your tomato mixture in addition to the chicken broth. Horseradish and chili flakes are often regularly incorporated into this drink.
    • There's an absurd amount of variations on this drink, but here are some other basic suggestions.
      • Instead of vodka, use: Scotch, whiskey, gin, spiced rum, or sake
      • If you're in a rush, instead of the homemade tomato mixture, just combine vodka with V8!
      • Add beef bouillon to your tomato mixture for a drink that veers away from surf and instead toward turf.

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    Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe

    This Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe is perfect for parties, for serving with brunch, or for the perfect pairing with any seafood dinner!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Course: alcoholic beverage
    Cuisine: Beverage
    Calories: 468kcal

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 can
    • 8 oz chicken broth
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed
    • Worcestershire sauce just a dash
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • half a lemon zest and juice
    • seasoned salt to taste
    • 4 oz vodka
    • 16-20 cocktail shrimp
    • green olives for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a blender, add the can of tomatoes and process until smooth.
    • Put the tomatoes in a small sauce pan on medium heat. Add broth, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and lemon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Add seasoned salt to taste.
    • Refrigerate mixture to cool. Flavors will blend best in a few hours.
    • Add the vodka to the mixture. Garnish with shrimp and olives or your favorite garnishes.

    Notes

    Makes 8 to 10 small shot glasses. Recipe can easily be doubled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1607mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 6mg

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    Comments

    1. Leslie

      December 31, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Ohhhh.I can get drunk while eating shrimp???? SCORE!

      Reply
    2. Pegasuslegend

      December 31, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      I am having shrimp cocktail, it doesnt look this good! HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!

      Reply
    3. Biz

      January 01, 2012 at 11:32 am

      What a wonderful idea! HAPPY NEW YEAR LISA!

      Reply
    4. Cathy W

      January 01, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      What an excellent way to use your canned tomatoes! Appetizers are my favorite part of the meal...next to dessert. ;)Happy New Year!

      Reply
    5. Anonymous

      January 01, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      These look sooooo good!! A great way to start the new year.

      Reply
    6. Gloria

      January 01, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      Look delicious:) Happy New Year:)

      Reply
    7. MaryBeth

      January 01, 2012 at 7:54 pm

      How cute are these...A little drink and a snack all in one, love it

      Reply
    8. Shelby

      January 01, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      Happy New Year Lisa!! I'm betting you already know I love your appetizer!

      Reply
    9. That Girl

      January 01, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      bloody marys are a great way to start the new year! Especially after a rousing New Year's Eve.

      Reply
    10. Zee

      January 02, 2012 at 6:31 am

      I have never had something like this before.. Would love to give it a try soon

      Reply
    11. The Blonde Duck

      January 02, 2012 at 9:04 am

      I hope you had a great New Year!

      Reply
    12. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.

      January 02, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      omg looks great!

      Reply
    13. Autumn@Good Eats Girl

      January 02, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      Oh. My. Goodness. Two of my favorite things all in one. Genius! Can't wait to take these to our next gathering with friends!

      Reply
    14. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE

      January 02, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Mmmm. That looks ridiculously good!

      Reply
    15. teresa

      January 02, 2012 at 9:37 pm

      gorgeous and SO delicious, i can practically taste it now! happy new year!

      Reply
    16. Curt

      January 02, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      Yes they are! They're very cute. And very tasty looking. And yea, I'm talking about the shrimp and the drink!

      Reply
    17. DessertForTwo

      January 02, 2012 at 10:09 pm

      Gorgeous! What a fun party food!

      Happy New Year 🙂

      Reply
    18. Lizzy Do

      January 02, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      Oh, boy, who wouldn't love these????

      Reply
    19. Patricia

      January 02, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Boy do these look yummy!
      Happy New Year!

      Reply
    20. Feast on the Cheap

      January 03, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      Oooh, I've been looking for a good bloody mary recipe!

      Reply
    21. Mrs. L

      January 05, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Can I have one of these NOW? 🙂

      Reply
    22. Catalina

      January 06, 2012 at 1:54 am

      Yum! This reminds me of the shrimp shooters at Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant! Delish!

      Happy New Year 🙂

      Reply
    23. Diane {Created by Diane}

      January 08, 2012 at 3:27 am

      These look great. I recently had some shrimp shots at a party and they were delicious. LOVE that you have them in Spicy Bloody Mary shots!!!
      I love you new blog design 🙂

      Reply
    24. Aggie

      January 12, 2012 at 8:01 am

      I love bloody Mary's!! And every now and then when we've ordered them out we've gotten a shrimp and got excited! 🙂
      These look amazing!!

      And so does your new look! Really love it Lisa!!

      Reply

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