Recipes

The “Bloody Bullfighter” Recipe for Champions (and Clowns)

Ditch the boring Bloody Mary! Spice things up with the “Bloody Bullfighter”: a sassy, fiery cocktail with celery salt rim, stuffed olives, jalapeño kick, and enough vodka to make a matador blush. Olé!

Mexicanist

Jan 25, 2024 — 2 min read

This Bloody Bullfighter packs a punch, with tangy olives, fiery jalapeño, and a spice medley that'll make your taste buds flamenco.

No, not another vodka-tomato concoction with an olive garnish and existential crisis. We're talking about the Bloody Bullfighter: a drink as boldly spiced as a matador's suit, with a kick like a flamenco dancer's heel against your taste buds.

This isn't for the faint of heart, mind you. This is for those who appreciate their cocktails like they appreciate Hemingway: strong, sharp, and with a healthy dose of “what the heck was I thinking?”.

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