Some Bloody Advice

[CaptainMike]

Collette is putting together a Bloody Mary bar for friends on Christmas Eve morning and has quite an array of goodies, it should be pretty fun. We're using Zing Zang BM mix and Tito's vodka, but I have never been a BM mixologist and would like some advice from y'all about booze:mixer ratio. This is a drinkin' crowd (imagine that, my friends being drinkers!) and I'm guessing 1 part Tito's to 2 parts mix, what do y'all think? Here's a pic of most of the ingredients with the addition of our bacon and assorted cheeses TBD the day of:

[Old Glory]

From Zing Zang looks like 4 : 1.5

Classic Bloody Mary
A spicy classic brunch cocktail that’s perfect for any tailgate or Sunday funday. Made with our award-winning Bloody Mary Mix. Ingredients
4 oz Zing Zang® Bloody Mary Mix
1 ½ oz your favorite vodka
Directions

Pour over ice and stir
Add a squeeze of lime
Garnish with celery

I like horseradish in mine. Not a fan of bacon as a garnish for bloodies. Cold soggy bacon is not my thing. Shrimp is great.

[barelfly]

Oh yeah! Horseradish too!

[CaptainMike]

I don't know, those seem like rookie numbers....

[Old Glory]

CaptainMike That is the starting point. I'd go with 8 oz mix 3 oz vodka over ice in a 16 oz glass and adjust up if necessary. Hell just free pour. As you get into a few it always seems to become more vodka than mix.

[Dadof3Illinois]

I would recommend cutting up a few Jalapeños and steeping them in the vodka to give it a little kick. I used ghost peppers this summer and it turned out awesome.

[TxF]

Yes, needs peppers, I’d go with some pickled jalapeños so you can spoon in some of the juice if you feel the need.

[CaptainMike]

We gots lottsa those!

[au4stree]

First, you substitute gin for the vodka...... but seriously what a great idea. I'm a big fan of bloody marys and always have them with pickled okra. Celery stalks are nice too.

[barelfly]

Pickled okra! Yes!!!

[barelfly]

Well, you mentioned bacon and that is what I was gonna add! The bacon just balances everything out! And if people like pickled asparagus as well as celery. And there are a few bottles back behind, I always like celery salt and some type of hot sauce to add, specifically Cholula for me.

But when we do BM bars, we just let people make there own based on their preference, but Old Glory’s post sounds pretty good too if you decide to make a premade pitcher of BM mix.

Man that sounds fun! Have a ball!

[smokin fool]

We prefer Bloody Cesar's but no complaints about the above suggestions.

[Andrrr]

I don't measure and I don't use a mix but I'd say at most 2 parts mixer to 1 part vodka. The intensity of those premade mixers can overcome a LOT of vodka, so pour 'em strong and have a great day!

[CaptainMike]

My man!

[mgaretz]

I think that the Bloody Maria, made with tequila instead of vodka, is one the best drinks there is.

[Attjack]

I love tequila and bloody Marys but have never liked the bloody Maria. I should give it another shot.

[Tax Man]

I like to use a smoked beef stick as an add-in. Also pickled asparagus, pickled green beans, celery stick or just a dill pickle. Try adding a little bit of the pickle juice-really kicks it up. Tabasco, Crystal hot sauce, fresh ground black pepper, basil. Let your creativity flow!

You can probably tell I've had one or two in my life.

[smokin fool]

The condiments now are bigger than the drink at some places.
My wife ordered a Cesar at a bar, all the add-ons filled a plate on there own.
She was so stuffed by add-ons oumdnt order dinner

[shify]

Good call on the pickle juice. It works super well in bloodies. One of my favorite mixes is from McClures Pickles and has a nice hit of pickle brine in it.

[DavidNorcross]

Man the title of this thread had me thinking you hurt yourself....click bait!

Thanks for sharing Captain Politics. Merry Christmas!

[CaptainMike]

Hahahaha!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, David.

[WayneT]

I thought he had gone ‘British’ on us and was looking for the specific advice he sought.

[captainlee]

What time, I'll stop by? Looks like you have everything possible, we usually have a piece of celery for decoration. 1 to 2 sounds strong, but what the heck it's the holidays. Looks like a great time, enjoy.

[Jfrosty27]

I usually start out 1:2 and quickly seem to arrive at 1:1. 🙄. Spicy is my way also. Beyond that, anything goes! Have fun.

[HawkerXP]

I'd start with getting another bottle or two of vodka!

[Uncle Bob]

You might want to rethink the repetitive references to BM..........might lead to misunderstandings of your objective.................just sayin'.........