Bloody Mary Bar topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Bloody Mary mix
- 1 bottle (2 liters) tomato juice
- 3/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 0.5 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3–4 lemons)
- 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tsp hot sauce
- 450 grams of vodka or tequila
- Ice
- Special equipment: 8 large glasses, wooden skewers or toothpicks
Side dishes
- Lemon and lime wedges
- Chili-lime seasoning
- Cucumber sticks
- Celery stalks with leaves
- Olive
- Gherkins
- Pickled pearl onions
- Marinated green beans
- Jerky - dried beef
- Fried bacon
- Boiled shrimp
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cheese cubes
- Hard-boiled eggs, cut in half
Preparation:
- Bloody Mary mix:
In a large pitcher, combine tomato juice, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and 2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Side dishes:
Place a few lemon and lime wedges in a bowl, and place a shallow dish with chili-lime dressing nearby. Arrange the garnishes in small bowls or glasses, and place a bowl or glass with wooden skewers or toothpicks nearby. Fill an ice bucket or bowl with ice.
- Innings:
Show guests how to rub a lemon or lime wedge along the rim of a glass, then dip the rim in chili-lime dressing to ensure it sticks. Fill the glass with ice, add 1 cup of Bloody Mary mix, and top with 2 oz of vodka or tequila of your choice. Stir well, then offer guests a choice of garnishes. Smaller pieces can be skewered.
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