Smoked Bloody Mary

A Traeger grill adds a rich, smoky flavor that will up your Bloody Mary game. This recipe creates a refreshing and distinctive cocktail experience by combining traditional Bloody Mary ingredients with perfectly smoked vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 4 large tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeds removed
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 1
• 5 cups vodka
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: Celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, olives, bacon strips

Instructions:

Preheat Traeger grill to 225F 107C with applewood pellets for smoke flavor

Place tomatoes, red bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic on the grill grates

Smoke for 1 hour

Remove smoked vegetables from the grill and let them cool slightly

In a blender, combine smoked vegetables, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce

Blend until smooth

Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove any solids

Stir in tomato juice and vodka

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the smoked Bloody Mary mixture over the ice

Garnish with celery stalks, cherry tomatoes, olives, and bacon strips

Serve and enjoy your Smoked Bloody Mary!