This classic Bloody Mary Cocktail has a twist, avocados! With simple ingredients and no fancy steps, this savory cocktail comes together in minutes.

Bloody Mary cocktails and I go way back. Okay maybe not way back, but back nonetheless, to 2 years ago. My friend and I were road tripping through the deep south in celebration of my college graduation. From our starting point in Pittsburgh we hit Nashville then carried on to Baton Rouge, where we experienced what we later dubbed the best day of our lives. And that day started with Bloody Marys.
We’d spent the previous night singing our lungs out at a country music megaconcert involving Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, and Hunter Hayes (yea it was as amazing as it sounds), but our CouchSurfing host was an early riser, so he coaxed us back to life with some homemade, 7am Bloody Marys.
The rest of the day was spent pontooning around the bayou, drinking more Bloody Marys, and making our way to New Orleans for a night of bead throwing on Bourbon Street.
In New Orleans they throw anything and everything in a Bloody Mary, including bacon. So we’re putting our own little spin on my most favorite cocktail too by throwing in some creamy, ripe avocado!
The rest is super simple: vodka, tomato juice, tabasco, Worschererershiestire (honestly, who can ever spell that right the first time?), lemon, and seasoning. Say hello to the Bloody Avo Mary Cocktail!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Absolut vodka
- ½ cup tomato juice
- ½ tsp Tabasco sauce
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce plant-based alternative if you’re strictly vegetarian
- Pinch each of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika
- Juice of ¼ lemon
- Ice
- ½ avocado
- Garnish with celery avocado, fresh herbs
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except avocado and garnishes to a shaker and shake a few times.
- With the skin side down, cut the avocado half into 2 pieces and gently peel off the skin. Cut one of the pieces into cubes, and cut the other into wedges.
- Pour cocktail into 2 glasses. Top with ice and cubed avocados. Garnish with celery, fresh herbs, and avocado wedges.
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Jessica says
YUM! I will have to make this for my hubby. He is a HUGE bloody mary fan. 🙂
Sophia says
Such a pretty drink and I like the fact that you did it with a twist by adding an avocado.
Sarah says
Well this sounds amazing! Running to the store for some avocados now. It’s after 12 soo thats ok right?
Also the pics on your site are beautiful!
Sarah says
Totally okay! I think if it’s a Monday it’s okay to start before noon though 😉 Thanks so much, Sarah!
Kristen says
woah, yum!! I LOVE bloody marys, but I REALLY LOVE avocados! This looks amazing! What a great idea! Thanks!
Heather with WELLFITandFED says
Oh, My Word. We are hard-core Bloody Mary Drinkers post ski days. Adding this little slice of heaven. Who thunk?? Avocado?? Nicely done!
Sarah says
Bloody Marys + skiing sounds like a superb combo! Thanks so much, Heather!
Klauss says
The first time I see such an original composition for classic cocktail. It looks like you turned out great!
Miss Caipi says
Awesome twist on an awesome drink!