As the temperature rises, there's no better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail with the Summer Tomatillo Green Bloody Mary! Packed with the vibrant flavors of tomatillos, cilantro, and lime, this invigorating drink will transport your taste buds to a summer paradise. Join and dive into the perfect blend of tangy tomatillos and zesty seasonings, revealing the secrets to creating the ultimate summer sip.

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What is a tomatillo green bloody mary?

A tomatillo bloody mary is made from, you guessed it…..tomatillo’s. While a tomatillo isn’t considered a tomato they are in the same family. People often question if a tomatillo bloody mary counts as a bloody mary, and I say IT TOTALLY DOES!!

I use other green and yellow ingredients in this recipe like salsa verde hot sauce, yellow cherry tomatoes, and cucumber to keep the green color and offer that crisp freshness! It has a bright and bold flavor that minus the whole vodka thing…it’s really kinda healthy for you!

Do I have to serve the tomatillo green bloody mary in the summer?

No, you can whip up this recipe anytime of year, I just enjoy it in the summer more because of how light and refreshing it is. I opt for red bloody marys during the colder months! It also is a great addition to any festive St. Patrick’s Day brunch gatherings due to the green color!

Looking for some other fabulous summer recipes? Check them out below:

Strawberry Lemon & Rosé Popsicles Recipe

Yellow Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary Recipe

Corn & Avocado Salsa Recipe

What kind of food goes good with the green bloody mary?

The summer tomatillo green bloody mary recipe is perfect for summer days and nights, but really you can drink it any time of year, anytime of day and pair it with cuisines like Mexican, Spanish, and Asian!

A great ceviche or ahi crudo would harmoniously blend with the crisp garlicky flavor of the recipe or some spicy grilled shrimp is met with a refreshing balance.

For this recipe the ingredients you will need are:

Mix

• 1lb tomatillos husked and halved

• A few splashes of Cholula green hot sauce (it’s very spicy so be warned)

• 1 pint of yellow & orange cherry tomatoes

• 1-2 green Thai chilies (also very spicy so 1 for less heat, 2 for very spicy)

• 1 whole cucumber peeled and cut into quarters

• 2 teaspoons of garlic

• Fresh squeezed lime juice from 2 limes

• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire

• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons of cilantro, garlic, and lime seasoning

• Handful of Cilantro, stems included

• Smidge of celery seed

• 3 ounces of vodka, tequila or gin (I went with vodka)

Garnish

• 2 lemon wedges

• 2 limes wedges

• 2 bushels of cilantro

• 4 yellow & orange cherry tomatoes

• 4 Thai chilies (use the ones that are more colorful than the green for some contrast)

• Cooked shrimp coated in paprika and cilantro, garlic, lime seasoning

For this recipe the equipment you will need is:

• Knife

• Cutting board

• Plate for rim salt

• Hand held citrus press

• Blender or food processor

How do I make the Summer Tomatillo Green Bloody Mary Recipe?

You wouldn’t believe how easy the summer tomatillo green bloody mary recipe is! You can whip it up in less than 20 minutes! Quick hack: put the glasses in the freezer while you make the mix for added refreshment on a hot summer day!

Instructions:

1. Husk the tomatillos and rinse. Wash and prepare all the other produce. You can grill your shrimp for the garnish now or serve it chilled, it’s totally up to you!

2. In a food blender combine all of the green tomatillo bloody mary mix ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste test and add hot sauce for added heat or small amount of water to smooth out if needed

3. Take mason jar mugs out of the freezer, wet the rim with a lime and coat in the rim salt mixture. Fill the glass with ice

4. Add 1.5 ounces of vodka to each glass

5. Pour equal amounts of mixture in each mug and stir evenly

6. Garnish the summer green tomatillo bloody mary with lemon and lime pinwheels, cilantro, 2 cherry tomatoes, 2 Thai chilies and the shrimp

*sip and enjoy and please drink responsibly

Here’s a video showing the process!