How to Create a Bloody Mary Bar
Good Morning! It feels like fall is finally here and Iβm really excited about being outside, entertaining on the porch, sitting by a fire in the evenings and just enjoying the beautiful weather!
Several months ago, I spotted a bamboo bar cart at a local consignment shop and thought it would be ideal for my front porch, so I brought it home and I think itβs perfect for holding everything from a Bloody Mary Bar, to wine and cheese to dessert and coffee!
With college football season in full swing, cooler temperatures and Thanksgiving being right around the corner, I thought a Bloody Mary Bar would be just the thing. Donβt get me wrong, I love a good Bloody Mary any time of the year, but especially in the fall.
I like my Bloody Maryβs a little spicy and I love to make them more like βbrunch in a glassβ, but everyone has a different opinion about how they like their Bloody Mary, so it just makes sense to create a Bloody Mary Bar so everyone can customize their drinks!
Iβm going to be completely honest here and say that I just donβt have time in my life to make homemade Bloody Mary mix, so my go-to mix is Zing Zang. I think it has just the right amount of spice and I like the thickness of itβ¦I do not like a thin Bloody Mary. When it comes to vodka, we like Titos, but there are so many to choose from and you could even use pickle infused vodka (or make your own)! Using Zing Zang and Titos makes things easy so all you really need to do is concentrate on the garnishes and add-ons that make your drink really interesting. Bloody Maryβs are also somewhat healthy (stay with me here!) so itβs the perfect excuse to have one (or two) before noonβ¦after all, youβre getting your antioxidants!
How to Make a Bloody Mary
Once you have your Bloody Mary mix (whatever you choose to use), you might want to tweak it just a bit by adding extra horseradish or Worcestershire and pour it all into a large pitcher.
When youβre ready to assemble the cocktails, rub a slice of lime or lemon around the rim of the glass, dip the rim into Old Bay seasoning, fill with ice and add 2 - 3 ounces of vodka (I count to 8 hahaβ¦itβs very scientific), then top it off with the Bloody Mary mix you prepared.
Garnish with your favorite nibbles (list below).
My Favorite Bloody Mary Garnishes
When creating your Bloody Mary bar, the garnish options are endless! Here are a few possibilities:
Lemons
Limes
Celery
Kosher pickle spears
Pimento or cheese stuffed green olives
Pickled okra and asparagus
Pickled jalapeΓ±os
Peppadews or other peppers
Marinated pearl onions
Baby corn
Grilled Shrimp
Crispy Bacon Strips
Fried Oysters (if you really want to get fancy)
cheese squares (I like pepper jack)
Set out mini ham biscuits, cheese and crackers, and a plate of deviled eggs and youβve got a full-on brunch! You can make your Bloody Mary bar as simple or elaborate as you chooseβ¦either way, your guests are going to love it!
Just in case youβre wondering what Iβm wearingβ¦
It was still pretty warm last week when these pictures were taken so I wore a cute cami from Cabi, my jeans are Frame Denim and my booties are by Marc Fisher (Iβm going to live in them this fall!). Here are a few similar camiβs to wear under jackets and alone on a warmer day!
I hope youβll try this idea and let me know what you think! Itβs easy, fun and delicious!
Iβm leaving for San Diego on Sunday and Iβve never been so Iβm very excited to see all the sights and do a little blogging while Iβm there. Hopefully, Iβll have time to do a packing post before I leave!
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What are your weekend plans?