This Green Bloody Mary is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but delicious any time of the year! Made with tomatillos, yellow tomatoes horseradish for a great kick.
I’ve always been a big fan of Saint Patrick’s Day. The Irish holiday is one of my favorites for several reasons:
- I love corned beef – As a child, I used to ask for it on my birthdays. Now, I make it on my own, either in the Instant Pot or the Slow Cooker.
- Green is my favorite color.
- Who doesn’t love a holiday surrounded by adult beverages?
- I’m 1/2 Irish (1/2 Italian)
- My name is part of the holiday saying: Erin Go Braugh!
So, why don’t we prepare a festive cocktail for this emerald holiday?
This Green Bloody Mary is a lot like the original tomato version, but it’s made with tomatillos and yellow tomatoes instead of the traditional red variety. Which also brings me to think, should these even be called Bloody Marys, since they’re no longer red?
Regardless, they’re delicious!
When I first created this recipe, I made a jalapeno infused vodka to add to the Bloody Marys. But, over time, I’ve found that it’s not necessary. Instead, I just blend up that jalapeno into the Green Bloody Mary mix to give it a good bit of heat and flavor.
If you’re not in to spicy bloody marys, you can definitely skip the jalapeno, or halve the amount, but I really didn’t find this to be too spicy at all. You could even spice this up a bit more at the end with a few dashes of hot sauce.
Ingredients Needed
- Tomatillos – Tomatillos are covered in papery husks and look like green tomatoes. You’ll find them in the produce section (often near the peppers).
- Yellow Tomatoes – I like to use yellow tomatoes to keep the color of the green bloody mary mix vibrant. You can also use yellow cherry tomatoes.
- Celery
- Jalapeno
- Fresh Cilantro
- Horseradish
- Cumin, Salt & Pepper
- Vodka – Or, use another favorite spirit like gin or tequila.
How to Make
Green Bloody Mary Mix
- Cut the tomatoes, tomatillos, celery and jalapeno into large chunks and add them to a blender along with chopped cilantro, horseradish, water and spices. Process until smooth.
- Taste and adjust your seasonings as desired.
- If you prefer a thinner bloody mary, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. For a thicker cocktail, serve as is. (I prefer to strain half of my mixture and then combine it with the thick, for a medium consistency.)
- Chill before serving.
To Serve
- To rim your glass, combine a mixture of 1/2 kosher salt and 1/2 chili powder in a small shallow plate. Run a lemon or lime wedge around the lip of your glass and then dip it into the salt to coat.
- Add 1-1/2 ounces vodka to your glass and top with the bloody mary mix. Garnish and enjoy!
How to Garnish
I like to garnish my Irish Bloody Mary with a skewer of olives, serrano pepper, and quick pickled onions. They’re also delicious with a celery stalk, cucumbers and a lime wedge. Or, you can rim your glasses with some of this bacon salt and garnish with a strip of bacon.
How will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year?
It’s on a Saturday this year, so it should be an extra festive occasion if you’re one to go out. Me? I’ll be celebrating with friends at home, with some yummy corned beef and cabbage and lots of amazing wine…
More Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
- Slow Cooker Glazed Corned Beef & Cabbage
- Guinness Beer Bread
- Smoked Corned Beef
- Instant Pot Beef Stew
- Irish Nachos
- Instant Pot Glazed Corned Beef & Cabbage
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Green Bloody Mary Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces vodka
Green Bloody Mary Mix
- 5 tomatillos (husks removed)
- 3 medium yellow tomatoes
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 jalapeno
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish
- Celery
- Golden tomatoes
- Serrano peppers
- Salt & Chili Powder
Instructions
Green Bloody Mary Mix
- Cut the tomatoes, tomatillos, celery and jalapeno into large chunks. Add to your blender along with chopped cilantro, horseradish, water and spices. Process until smooth.
- Taste and adjust your seasonings as desired.
- If you prefer a thinner bloody mary, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. For a thicker cocktail, serve as is. I prefer to strain half of my mixture and then combine it with the thick, for a medium consistency.
- Chill before serving.
To Serve
- To rim your glass, combine a mixture of 1/2 kosher salt and 1/2 chili powder in a small rimmed dish. Run a lemon around the lip of your glass and then dip it into the salt to coat.
- Add 1-1/2 ounces vodka to your glass and top with the bloody mary mix. Garnish with a celery stick and skewered tomatoes.
This is perfection!! I want one at right now o’clock! Beautiful photos too!
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Right now o’clock sounds just about perfect Jaime!
Fantastic photos. You should be proud of them! The drink looks inviting also. Nice job.
Thanks so much Mark!
Just in time for the weekend! The jalapeño vodka sounds incredible. No way I can wait until the next St Patrick’s Day for this! Sharing now!
Now is the PERFECT time! Enjoy!!!
oooh! I need this today! It is Friday, so I deserve it!! I love the colour of this “bloody” mary!! It looks phenomenal!
Thanks Dini – Isn’t the color fab? I like changing things up a bit!
You are speaking my language here! I way prefer tomatillos over tomatoes in salsas – so I know I would love this!
Ooohhh – You’ll love this then Pam! Enjoy!
A little confusion: I’ve never had a Bloody Mary! Your green version sounds really intriguing though 😀
Thanks Kat! Cheers!!!
What a fantastic idea 🙂 I love tomatillos– and bloody marys — and St. Patrick’s Day 🙂
Well then Michelle – This is a win, win, win for you! 😉
I’ve never seen a green bloody mary in my life! But this is a sight for sore eyes. Gotta try this next week!
I hope you give it a try Levan – I’d love to hear back on how you like it!
Do you have a recipe for a green Bloody Mary without alcohol? I’m pregnant and don’t think I can wait until after the baby is born❗️
Hi Shannon – Congratulations to you! You can definitely make this without the alcohol. When pureeing the mixture, add a couple of slices of jalapeno (depending on how spicy you like it) and a 1/4 cup of water. This should get it to the same consistency and spiciness as it would if you had used the infused vodka. Hope this helps!
this is gorgeous! and I would totally feel healthy drinking this because it’s green! does that count?
Totally – It’s like a salad in a cup Georgie!
Love the color! My husband is adamant that we have corned beef every St. Patty’s day. I’d never had it before so at first I was skeptical, but now I look forward to the fun tradition!
I absolutely LOVE corned beef – I’m glad you learned to love it too Kelsey!
This is so creative! I love bloody mary’s but I never would have thought of making a st patty’s Day themed one. Great recipe!
Thanks Megan – I hope you have a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day!
Now this would be a nice start to that Saturday St. Pattie’s day! You inspire me!
Cheers Melissa!
Bloody Mary’s are a favorite of mine but I have yet to have a green one – this sounds fantastic!
Thanks Lindsay – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I am definitely trying this for Father’s Day. Do you think I can make the blended
Part a day ahead of time?
Looks and sounds delish! How ’bout renaming it a ‘Moldy Mary’? lol! Cheers!