Bloody Mary Meets El Mago El Cubano 🍂🍅

El Mago El Cubano Toro Tubo (6” x 52)

Join the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show tonight at 7:15 PM ET for a masterclass in savory pairings, community vibes, and celebrating life.

Hey Cigar Family,

Whether you’re channeling your inner LeeMack912 downing a legendary cocktail on the PCA trade show floor or you’re just kicking back in your favorite backyard lounge chair ready to celebrate life with the best cigar community on the internet, tonight’s episode is tailored just for you.

We’re throwing out the traditional rulebook that says premium cigars only pair with bourbon, scotch, or black coffee. Tonight, we’re going bold, savory, and entirely unscripted.

Grab your cutters, fire up your torches, and pull up a chair. Here is your ultimate guide to tonight’s epic pairing on the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show, broadcasting live tonight, Sunday, June 7th at 7:15 PM Eastern.

The Cigar

El Mago El Cubano Toro Tubo (6” x 52)

El Mago El Cubano Toro Tubo (6” x 52)

The Drink

Bloody Mary

🛒 Ingredients

  • 45 ml Vodka

  • 90 ml Tomato Juice

  • 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

  • Tabasco Sauce to Taste

  • Celery Salt on the rim or none

  • Black Pepper

🍹 Service & Presentation

  • Standard Drinkware: Whatever you got

  • Served: Poured over ice

  • Standard Garnish: Celery and lemon wedge (optional)

📝 Preparation Instructions

Stir gently all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, then pour into a rocks glass.

The Virgin Mary: All the Kick, None of the Alcohol 🍅🌶️

To turn your setup into a perfect Virgin Mary, we swap out the vodka. Because losing that 45 ml of liquid will leave your glass looking a bit empty and the lemon/spices a bit too concentrated, we bump up the tomato juice to fill the gap and keep the flavor perfectly balanced.

Here is your adjusted lineup:

🛒 Ingredients

  • 135 ml Tomato Juice (increased to replace the vodka volume)

  • 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

  • Tabasco Sauce to Taste

  • Celery Salt (on the rim or none)

  • Black Pepper

🍹 Pro-Tip for the Perfect Mocktail

Since you don’t have the alcohol to thin out the texture, give this an extra-thorough stir with plenty of ice. The slight dilution from the melting ice is actually your friend here—it opens up the savory spices and ensures the tomato juice feels crisp and refreshing rather than heavy.