Serve up Bloody Mary cocktails a variety of ways using different of spirits and garnishes.
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It’s not just for brunch. It’s a cocktail that can be enjoyed anytime of day, any occasion, and any season. In my opinion, the Bloody Mary’s bright red hue and colorful garnishes make it a perfect holiday party beverage. It makes for a wonderful DIY holiday bar cart set up!
Best Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Mary is by far the most customizable drink. There are a wide range of spirits to choose from.
Stick with the traditional vodka or try an herb forward gin. Turn it into a “Bloody Maria” by using tequila. Or make it into a michelada like drink by using Mexican lager beer. For a non-alcoholic version, simply serve Stirrings Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix over ice.
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I’m using their Simple Bloody Mary mix and Dirty Martini mix bar ingredient to show you how effortless a DIY Bar Cart can be!
How to Make Bloody Mary Cocktail:
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add in 3 oz of Stirrings Bloody Mary Mix.
- Follow with 1.5 oz of your choice of spirit.
- Stir together and garnish. THAT’S IT!
To make a Dirty Bloody Mary, simply stir in 1 tablespoon of Stirrings Dirty Martini Mix bar ingredient. Depending on your choice of spirit, you could also add various types of salt rims to your glass.
I suggest having vodka, gin, and tequila options available to your guests.
Cocktail Garnishes
To me, adding the toppings and garnishes is what makes this cocktail so much fun.
There is a wide range of options to choose from.Use any of the ingredients photographed above in your preferred combination.
If you want your drink super savory, add bacon or cocktail shrimp. For a decadent touch, how about adding a fried mozzarella stick?!
Most Popular Bloody Mary Variations
- Classic Version: Use vodka.
- Bloody Maria: Swap out the vodka for tequila.
- Red Snapper: Swap out the vodka for gin.
- Michelada: 6 oz Stirrings Mix + 12 oz Mexican style beer.
- Virgin: Omit alcohol. If desired, add club soda.
More Brunch Cocktail Recipes
- Coconut Coffee Cocktail: combination of cold brew coffee, rum, Licor 43, and coconut cream
- Honey Paloma: grapefruit juice and tequila based cocktail similar to a margarita
- Strawberry Tequila Sunrise: replaces grenadine syrup with fresh strawberry puree
Stirrings Bloody Mary Three Ways
Ingredients
- 3 oz Stirrings Bloody Mary Mix
- 1 ½ oz spirit of choice (Vodka, Gin, or Tequila)*
Garnish Options:
- Stirrings Dirty Martini Mix bar ingredient*
- celery sticks
- pickle spears
- cherry tomatoes
- cocktail onions
- Castelvetrano olives
- pickled okra
- lemon or lime wedges
- cubed cheese, (pepper jack and cheddar)
- sliced jalapeno
- cornichons , (pickled French gherkins)
- pickled yellow chili peppers
Instructions
- If using a salt rim, moisten the rim of highball glass with lime or lemon wedge. Roll rim of glass into salt mixture of choice.
- Fill highball glass with ice. Add Stirrings Bloody Mary Mix and spirit of choice. Stir together. Garnish with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Vodka is spirit of choice for a classic Bloody Mary. Gin is another popular option.
- Tequila makes a “Bloody Maria.”
- Mexican lager beer makes a version of Michelada. (Use 6 oz chilled beer and 3 oz Stirrings Simple Bloody Mary Mix.)
- To make a Dirty Bloody Mary: combine 1 1/2 oz vodka, 3 oz Stirrings Simple Bloody Mary Mix, and 1 tablespoon Stirrings Dirty Martini Mix bar ingredient.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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