Have you ever watched Sex and the City 2 with a straight dude who is waaaaaay more into it than you?
I have. That happened.
Have you ever thought about renting Steel Magnolias, buying a box of tissue and inviting this same gentlemen over… just to test the waters? I have. Duh.
Would Driving Miss Daisy be too far? Eat, Pray, Love?
This is just craycray. I need a Bloody Mary… and a few hours working on my Netflix queue. I might have a winner here.
I happen to love a good Bloody Mary. Duh.
There are all sorts of things going on in this drink: tomato juice, a little spice from horseradish and hot sauce, roundness from Worcestershire sauce and booooooze!
Honestly? I’m in it for the salty goodness of the pickles and olives and caper berries. It’s really the only way I ever want to eat a salad.
Have you ever made your own Bloody Mary? It’s an investment but totally fun! If you’re having company over this holiday season… you should totally impress them with your cocktail skills and pickle skewering.
It’s A Bloody Mary
makes two small or one large drink
i made this recipe in cups because i don’t have a bartending jigger thing.
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold vodka
generous pinch of salt
generous pinch of freshly freshly ground pepper
scant 1/2 teaspoon horseradish
4-5 dashes Tabasco sauce
scant 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
pinch of crushed celery seeds, crushed
two lemon wedges
ice
pickles, olives and celery on skewers for garnish
In a measuring cup, mix together tomato juice, vodka, salt, pepper, horseradish, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed and crushed celery seeds. Stir together and pour over two small glasses filled to the brim with ice cubes. Pour the Bloody Mary mixture over the ice glasses, squeeze in lemon wedges and place garnish in the glass along with a straw.
Keep in mind that all of these ingredients can be increased or decreased according to your taste. Play around!
