Bloody Marys

[PhillyB]

Hey champ, be a sport and head to bed. Adults are talking here.

lol i had some safari-sight obnoxious woman sitting at my bar today picking apart every step of my crafting of her non-spicy bloody mary, complaining that it wasn't strong enough, and tipping me ~ 3% after i threw an extra shot of vodka in for free, so bloody marys just make me mad right now

seriously though i feel like you could shotgun a tomato and achieve the same effect

[Carolina Husker]

Let me guess you're not a tomato fan.

[Kettle]

I like to have a good BM every morning! Funny how acronyms change when you have a kid.

[ladypanther]

lol i had some safari-sight obnoxious woman sitting at my bar today picking apart every step of my crafting of her non-spicy bloody mary, complaining that it wasn't strong enough, and tipping me ~ 3% after i threw an extra shot of vodka in for free, so bloody marys just make me mad right now

seriously though i feel like you could shotgun a tomato and achieve the same effect

Would love a good recipe from you.

[PhillyB]

Let me guess you're not a tomato fan.

i am... in my salads

Would love a good recipe from you.

it largely depends on how you want it... one-size-fits-all drinks are never quite as successful reaction-wise. do you like them spicy? non-spicy? REALLY spicy? citrusy? sweet? bitter?

if i'm making a decently spicy one i start with ice in the glass (building on rocks is better than tossing it in a tin from the get-go) and add vodka (absolute or ketel one, occasionally level or three olives, or if you want a potato vodka go with blue ice or chopin.) from there i add a couple dashes of salt, a couple of dashes of pepper (how many depends on how spicy you want it) and then a pinch of sugar. a fair amount of worcestershire sauce on top of that (and if you want a citrusy bite, squeeze a lemon wedge in next.) you can toss tomato juice on top to finish it off, but i usually use major peter's mix (comes pre-spiced so all you have to do is add vodka, but it's much better if you build it with spices initially.) toss tobasco sauce on top to spice it up and pour it once into a tin to mix it, and back into the glass. garnish with a celery or onion spear (or lemon wedge, again, if you're into citrus.)

there are a lot of variations but this one has been extraordinarily successful for me.

[ladypanther]

it largely depends on how you want it... one-size-fits-all drinks are never quite as successful reaction-wise. do you like them spicy? non-spicy? REALLY spicy? citrusy? sweet? bitter?

if i'm making a decently spicy one i start with ice in the glass (building on rocks is better than tossing it in a tin from the get-go) and add vodka (absolute or ketel one, occasionally level or three olives, or if you want a potato vodka go with blue ice or chopin.) from there i add a couple dashes of salt, a couple of dashes of pepper (how many depends on how spicy you want it) and then a pinch of sugar. a fair amount of worcestershire sauce on top of that (and if you want a citrusy bite, squeeze a lemon wedge in next.) you can toss tomato juice on top to finish it off, but i usually use major peter's mix (comes pre-spiced so all you have to do is add vodka, but it's much better if you build it with spices initially.) toss tobasco sauce on top to spice it up and pour it once into a tin to mix it, and back into the glass. garnish with a celery or onion spear (or lemon wedge, again, if you're into citrus.)

there are a lot of variations but this one has been extraordinarily successful for me.

I want a little kick but cannot do spicy. Would you advise the above recipe using tomato juice without the tobasco?...or ?????????

[ladypanther]

Also PhillyB......what do you suggest as a celebration on Sat morning if I think I had a great interview on Fri?

[pstall]

black tar herion?

[PhillyB]

I want a little kick but cannot do spicy. Would you advise the above recipe using tomato juice without the tobasco?...or ?????????

yeah just skip the tobasco entirely then. everything else is fine, even the pepper (just don't overload it.)

Also PhillyB......what do you suggest as a celebration on Sat morning if I think I had a great interview on Fri?

i would recommend a pisco sour, but good luck finding any bar outside of latin america, south america, the west coast or special boutique bars that actually make it. it's the national drink of peru and is out fugging standing. i coerced my bar into ordering a case and i make them all the time for customers that want to try something new. pisco (peruvian brandy) lemon juice sugar angostura bitters and an egg white blended together. it sounds a little weird but they are good morning drinks, or post-hangover drinks, very refreshing, completely different from almost anything you've ever had before.

if you can find a mexican or south american restaurant they may have it, but i've yet to find one.

[Ivan The Awesome]

I've never drank a bloody mary in my life.

[4Corners]

Also PhillyB......what do you suggest as a celebration on Sat morning if I think I had a great interview on Fri?

A hot Carl

[PhillyB]

I've never drank a bloody mary in my life.

pour some vodka into a bottle of V8 and you've got the idea

gag

[Kettle]

I prefer coffee with a shot of whiskey. No cream, baileys or fanciness though. Just good, strong black coffee and jameson.

[thefuzz]

Used to do the Clamato, but lately have been using spicy V8.

I serve mine with a steamed shrimp on top, and the rim dipped in Old Bay.

Some of you will know where that trick comes from.