When two local San Diego icons collide, the results are usually delicious. But when those icons are San Diego Pepper Company and 619 Spirits, the result is downright legendary.
If you’ve spent any time in North Park, you know that 619 Spirits is the heart of the neighborhood’s craft distillery scene. Known for their award-winning, infusion-forward vodkas, they don’t settle for “average” when it comes to their cocktail menu. That’s why we are thrilled to be the heat behind one of their most popular (and potent) creations: The Blazing Bloody Mary.
The Perfect Match: San Diego Sauce Meets Craft Vodka
A Bloody Mary is only as good as its kick. While many bars rely on generic hot sauces that offer more vinegar than flavor, 619 Spirits takes a more artisanal approach. They’ve integrated San Diego Sauce into their signature mix to provide a complex, layered heat that complements their hand-crafted spirits.
In particular, their “Blazing” recipe utilizes our flagship San Diego Sauce to bridge the gap between the savory tomato base and the high-voltage intensity of their Scorpion Pepper Vodka. The result is a drink that doesn’t just burn—it bursts with the flavor of locally grown peppers.
Want to Make It at Home?
For those who want to bring the North Park distillery experience into their own kitchen, 619 Spirits has been generous enough to share the blueprint.
The Blazing Bloody Mary recipe is a masterclass in balance. It features their house-made Scorpion Pepper Vodka—a spirit not for the faint of heart—balanced by the rich, garden-fresh notes of our signature sauce.
Click here to view the full Blazing Bloody Mary Recipe at 619Spirits.com
Why This Partnership Matters
At San Diego Pepper Company, our mission has always been about elevating the San Diego culinary scene. We don’t just make sauce; we craft flavor profiles that help local chefs and mixologists push boundaries.
Seeing our sauce used in the 619 Spirits tasting room—a staple featured in Eater San Diego’s guides to the city’s best spirits—is a testament to what happens when San Diego businesses support one another. It’s local heat meets local spirit.
Visit the Tasting Room
If you haven’t tried it yet, head down to 3015 Lincoln Ave in North Park. Grab a seat at the bar, order a Blazing Bloody Mary, and taste the difference that authentic, locally-grown pepper sauce makes.