Transform cherry tomatoes into perfectly spiced, vodka-infused bursts of bloody mary cocktail with each bite! Bloody Mary’s are one of our favorite cocktails to enjoy while traveling or camping. It’s not something we have very often so we look forward to them.
While preparing for a camping trip with 20 of our closest friends, we came up with this fun version of our favorite cocktail! We think you’ll enjoy it as well. If you’re looking for a unique twist on the classic Bloody Mary, these Bloody Mary Cocktail Bites are the perfect appetizer.
Made with cherry tomatoes and infused with vodka, they are bursting with flavor. The perfect blend of spices gives them a kick that is sure to please any palate. So whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a fun and creative way to enjoy your next Bloody Mary, these Bloody Mary Cocktail Bites are sure to hit the spot.
This is a very forgiving recipe if you prefer less spice omit the horseradish. Alternatively, if you like a hearty, almost pungent kick of spice, use 1 cup of Pepper-infused vodka instead.
Bloody Mary Cocktail Bites
You’ll Need:
1-pint cherry tomatoes
2 Tbs Franks hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp horseradish
1/2 cup Pepper Flavored vodka (see recipe below!)
1/2 cup plain vodka
2 Tbs lemon pepper Seasoning
2 Tbs celery salt
- Using a toothpick, gently poke a couple of holes in each cherry tomato and place them into a jar.
- Add the Franks hot pepper sauce and horseradish over the tomatoes and swirl the jar gently to coat the tomatoes evenly, then add vodka to cover.
- Refrigerate, and allow them to marinate in the seasoning for about 2 hours prior to serving.
- To Serve, combine the lemon pepper seasoning and celery salt, Using cocktail picks dip the marinated tomato into the seasoning salt blend and enjoy!
Don’t allow these to soak overnight as the tomatoes will become a bit too mushy.
Bloody Maria Variation
If you’d prefer “Bloody Maria” Cocktail bites, omit the vodkas and use tequila instead.
How to Make Your Own Pepper Vodka
There are several brands of pepper vodka available, but it’s really simple to make your own.
You’ll need:
3 Tablespoons of Telicherry Peppercorns, slightly cracked
1 (750-ml) bottle of Vodka (whatever brand you prefer)
Add the slightly cracked peppercorns to the vodka, cap, shake gently, then place the bottle in a cool, dark cabinet for one week. Shake the bottle gently every other day during this time to allow the flavors to fully integrate into the vodka.
After one week, strain the vodka into a sterilized jar.
More Adults-Only Beverage & Snack Ideas
Here are a few other alcohol recipes you may enjoy:
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Shooters– in an edible chocolate shot glass
- Minion Bites– aka Nana’s Banana Pudding Shots
- Roasted Marshmallow Kahlua Shots
Bloody Mary Cocktail Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 Tbs Franks hot pepper sauce
- ¼ tsp horseradish
- ½ cup Pepper Flavored vodka
- ½ cup plain vodka
- 2 Tbs lemon pepper Seasoning
- 2 Tbs celery salt
Instructions
- Using a toothpick, gently poke a couple holes in each cherry tomato and place them into a jar.1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Add the Franks hot pepper sauce and horseradish over the tomatoes and swirl the jar gently to coat the tomatoes evenly, then add vodka to cover.2 Tbs Franks hot pepper sauce¼ tsp horseradish½ cup Pepper Flavored vodka½ cup plain vodka
- Refrigerate, and allow them to marinate in the seasoning for about 2 hours prior to serving.
- To Serve, Combine the Lemon Pepper Season and celery salt, using cocktail picks dip the marinated tomato into the seasoning salt blend and enjoy!2 Tbs lemon pepper Seasoning2 Tbs celery salt
Notes
How to Make Your Own Pepper Vodka
3 Tablespoons of Telicherry Peppercorns1 (750-ml) bottle of Vodka (whatever brand you prefer) Add the slightly cracked peppercorns to the vodka, cap, shake gently, then place the bottle in a cool, dark cabinet for one week. Shake the bottle gently every other day during this time to allow the flavors to fully integrate into the vodka. After one week, strain the vodka into a sterilized jar.
If you altered the ingedients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cooking/baking time.
