These Winey Mary Shooters are a playful, wine-forward take on the classic Bloody Mary. Combining red wine with tomato juice and the usual savory Bloody Mary seasonings creates a bold, bracing shooter that works equally well for game-day gatherings, casual brunches, or as a surprising party starter.
A Red Wine Cocktail for Brunch and Game Day
When friends gather for the game or for a late morning brunch, beer and bourbon are common choices—but not everyone drinks beer, and wine lovers appreciate options that put their favorite bottle to use. Enter Winey Mary Shooters: a compact, savory shot that blends red wine (Shiraz is a favorite here) with tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, and a touch of heat. The result is familiar enough to appeal to Bloody Mary fans, but different enough to be memorable.
This shot is ideal for serving a crowd because it’s fast to prepare in batches, easy to rim for a festive presentation, and customizable by heat level and seasoning. The red wine adds tannin and fruit that brighten the tomato base, creating a layered, savory flavor that’s surprisingly complementary.
How to Make Winey Mary Shooters
These shooters are straightforward to prepare and can be made one batch at a time or mixed in a large pitcher for parties. The technique mirrors a classic Bloody Mary: rim the glasses, combine the liquids and seasonings, chill with ice, and strain into shot glasses. Below you’ll find the ingredient list, simple instructions, and a few tips to get the most from this red wine cocktail.
Rimming the glasses adds flavor and visual appeal. Try jalapeño salt for a spicy kick or a simple mix of salt, ground celery seed, and a touch of cumin for an earthy accent. For milder palates, use plain kosher salt and skip the heat.
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Winey Mary Shooters
- Author: Dan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
These Winey Mary Shooters offer a savory, wine-enhanced twist on the Bloody Mary. They’re great to serve by the shot for sporting events, brunches, or cocktail parties where guests enjoy bold, savory flavors and a little heat.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces red wine (Shiraz or other full-bodied red)
- 2 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Jalapeño salt or a seasoned rim mix (salt, cumin, celery seed) for rimming the glasses
Instructions
- Prepare your rim: pour a shallow layer of water or lemon juice into one dish and your rimming salt into another. Dip the rim of each shot glass in the liquid, then press into the seasoned salt to coat.
- Combine the red wine, vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the rimmed shot glasses and serve immediately. For a group, prepare multiple batches or mix larger quantities in a pitcher and chill before serving; shake or stir with ice before pouring into individually rimmed glasses.
Recipe Notes and Tips
To scale the recipe for a crowd, multiply the ingredient quantities and mix in a pitcher or sealed container. If you prefer a smoother texture, strain once through a fine mesh after shaking. Substitute the Shiraz with another full-bodied red wine if desired, but avoid very tannic or heavily oaked wines that could overpower the tomato base.
Adjust the heat with more or less sriracha, or swap in hot sauce of your choice. For an herb-forward rim, add finely chopped dried parsley or celery seed to the salt. These shooters pair well with salty snacks and can be served as shots during lively moments in a game or as a bold accompaniment to a late-morning spread.
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Frontera Wines. All opinions are 100% mine.