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!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious
Bloody hell, these look good! I could even just sit and devour skewer’s and skewer’s of those pickles.
Happy New year…
Tracy
As long as you are SURE he’s strait…lol….go for the man who likes girl shows. Otherwise you will end up like me and your husband will one day teach your kids to love the 3 stooges, batman and starwars. And let’s not even get started on all the football that is watched in our house. I will take Sex and the City over any of the above any day/any time.
jill
PLEASE don’t leave out “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood” Those girls totally get down with the Bloody Mary’s “Needs more Tabasco”
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
YUM – I used to love bloody mary’s…I haven’t had one in forever!
Ashley in NC
SO excited to have found this recipe! We are having a Hurricane Irene party tomorrow and I totally plan on drinking this from sun up to sun down. YUM.
Kim
JOY!!! My boyfriend puts Guinness in ours! Not a whole lot…if you are making two drinks you split a half a can between the two. Really adds to the flavor and thickness. We learned this trick from a bartender friend of ours. Absolutely fabulous!
Terry
Living in Spain, I decided to do a Spanish version I call a Maria Sangrienta. I substitute the tomato juice for gazpacho…Magnífico!!
Kathryn
I’m going to do your idea today. Bloody Marys and Netflix. Sounds like a plan.
Sarah from 20somethingcupcakes
Love Bloody Marys. I made Emeril’s version which I absolutely love, though I probably kicked up the heat even a little more. Perfect thing to keep you warm in the winter!
http://www.20somethingcupcakes.com/2010/04/the-perfect-bloody-mary/
Gen
It looks pretty yummy! It’s not my favorite cocktail but it looks gorgeous!
Btrflywmn
I have never had a bloody mary, looks so good. I will have to try this.