Bloody Maria

Mar 02, 2026

Bloody Maria

Spice up your 2026 Kentucky Derby celebration with the Bloody Maria, a featured partner cocktail affiliated with the Derby and available to enjoy at home during your Derby Day festivities. This bold and savory cocktail blends crisp vodka with Q Bloody Mary Mix for a rich, flavorful sip that is perfect for race day brunch or a Kentucky Derby gathering.

Brightened with fresh lemon juice and customizable with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and cracked pepper, the Bloody Maria delivers a vibrant balance of spice and citrus. Whether you are hosting a Derby Day brunch or toasting the morning before the main event, this classic cocktail brings energy, flavor, and celebration to the track and beyond.

Ingredients

• 4 oz Q Bloody Mary Mix
• 2 oz vodka
• Fresh lemon juice to taste
• Ice
• Optional garnishes: Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, cracked pepper, celery stalk, lemon wedge

Instructions

• Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
• Add 2 oz vodka.
• Pour in 4 oz Q Bloody Mary Mix.
• Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• Customize with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper as desired.
• Stir well to combine.
• Garnish with a celery stalk or lemon wedge and serve immediately.

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