gilthorp Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I hardly make my own bloody's from scratch...especially when there are a lot of great mixes out there...mainly Major Peters and now I've found Mike Ditka's mix, which is surprisingly good. Recently, I've been finding jumbo cooked shrimp at the local market, and is there anything better than a big prawn in your bloody mary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 My Bloody formula is very simple, but I've not varied it for years & never had a complaint ... I don't have exact measurements, mostly because everything is added "to taste" depending on how hot or whatever you want things: - good vodka - seasoned salt - fresh ground black pepper - Tabasco or Frank's Red Hot sauce - Worcestershire - lemon juice (fresh if you are ambitious, although the bottled kind is ok too ... but don't be bashful about the amount added) - V8 juice (better flavor IMO than plain old tomato juice) - dash of ketchup (this is optional, try it with & without, then decide which you like better) - shake well to mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 i haven't made my own bloody's in a while.... almost any recipe will get you something you are looking for. many call for horseraddish.. i used to sub wasabi. i also liked using citron, lemon, or lime vodkas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I guess I should have clarified. Once you have your drink, what do you like to put in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Guinness at the bottom of the glass to start is darn good in a bloody. Saw it made at a pub near Atlanta and it is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Pickled green bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Recipe: Stolly tomatoe juice hot horse radish worstechire Tabasco salt pepper lemon juice Garnish: Never tried shrimp, but lke the idea (would have to be jumbo) celery stick (one end cut lenghtwise so it holds more liquid) carrot (same as above) diced cilantro Untested ideas: chunk of avacado anchovie stuffed olives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Pickled green bean I got turned on to this when I was in Key West a couple of years ago. I now get them shipped up for my Bloody Marys. I've also made a snack version with a combination of a green pepper ring, a ring of onion, pepperoni and cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm simple, once I have my bloody mary I love olives, lots and lots of good, large briny olives.... WashD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggsy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Ketel One Citroen V8 dash of tobasco A-1 Worcsteshire black pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Bacon Salt around the rim..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I hardly make my own bloody's from scratch...especially when there are a lot of great mixes out there...mainly Major Peters and now I've found Mike Ditka's mix, which is surprisingly good. Recently, I've been finding jumbo cooked shrimp at the local market, and is there anything better than a big prawn in your bloody mary? When I first tried a bloody mary years & years ago I didn't like it. Last weekend I tried one again & loved it. Being that we had just eaten a plate of raw oysters I thought it might be good to try one in my bloody mary the next chance I get. Shrimp sounds pretty tasty as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 A strip of crispy bacon . . .mmm . . .bacon Or a Slim jim beef stick works well too . . Plus a nice sour pickle spear :runstostoretogetbloodymaryfixins: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Here's how I do it. Smirnoff vodka V8 juice 1 heaping teaspoon (the eating kind, not the measuring kind) prepared horseradish 1/4 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 4 drops Worchesterchire sauce 4 drops Tabasco sauce Fill a pint glass with ice. Fill half way with vodka. Fill to top with V8 juice. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Garnish with olives, celery, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, pickled green beans, cooked shrimp or any other item wou may find complimentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Pickled green bean +1. And it has to have horseradish in it, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 At Ford Field, you can get your Bloody Mary with cubes of salami and swiss cheese on a skewer. I have incorporated this into my Bloody Marys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 If you are going to make a few get a bottle of Guiness and pour a shot into each before you mix. Best bloody ever, a bar here does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 WOW, there are some really good recepies and ideas for Bloody's...Here is all I usually drink for a Bloody...The Golf course bev cart Bloody...must be very simple b/c you are limited in supplies and space (have trained our bev cart giril, though)... Kettle One (Lots) V8 Hot and Spicy Worseteshire Tobacso Pepper Lime Optional (I think lime ruins it) This is the express version of Bloody Mary's, perfect for the golf course. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Personally, I like vodka with V8 Splash, strawberry/kiwi and lime ~OR~ Vodka with Sprite and Cranberry. Always make in shaker. Always lots of Ice, half Vodka and 3/8 mix (leaves space in shaker) and squeezed lime and then shake and serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Pickled okra and olives are my favorite garnishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Personally, I like vodka with V8 Splash, strawberry/kiwi and lime ~OR~ Vodka with Sprite and Cranberry. Always make in shaker. Always lots of Ice, half Vodka and 3/8 mix (leaves space in shaker) and squeezed lime and then shake and serve. In the summer, V8 Splash tropical with rum goes down mighty easy. It's got a nice little mango fruity thing going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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