These loaded bloody marys will quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger at the same time! Swap vodka for mezcal and garnish with Tex-Mex appetizers like jalapeno poppers and quesadilla wedges.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1/2 cup mezcal
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest, plus the juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus the juice of 1/2 orange
- 2 to 3 teaspoons adobo (from a can of chipotle chile peppers)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 6 frozen jalapeno poppers
- 1/4 cup roughly crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 6-inch flour tortillas
- 3 thin slices muenster cheese
- Pickled jalapeno slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the tomato juice, mezcal, lime juice, orange juice, adobo and oregano in a small pitcher; set aside. Arrange the jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, turning halfway through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the tortilla chips in a resealable plastic bag and finely crush with a skillet or rolling pin. Mix with the chili powder, lime zest, orange zest and ? teaspoon salt in a small shallow bowl; set aside.
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla, then cover with the cheese and the remaining tortilla. Cook until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip, adding the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet, and cook until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 6 wedges.
- Thread the jalapeno poppers, quesadilla wedges and some pickled jalapeno slices onto the top half of two 12-inch wooden skewers. Moisten the rim of 2 pint glasses and press in the tortilla chip mixture. Fill the glasses with ice and the tomato juice mixture. Garnish with the skewers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 498 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 1003 mg |
Reviews
What was the winning name of this cocktail?
Very clever. Great name.
TEX-MEZ Munchtail
Dis-Order South of the Border!
smoken-texty-mary
Marry Me Maria!
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Mary, Mary, spice and scary.
HOTSY TOTSY
Bloody Mexican