H&H Happy Hour: Vodka Infused Bloody Mary
Anyone can throw tomato juice in a glass of ice, add vodka and a celery stick. As we begin to kick off weekends at the river, pool, and backyard barbecues, let’s learn how to make the perfect Bloody Mary – which actually begins two weeks prior by infusing the vodka. Doing so will allow for that lingering subtle burn that will keep you coming back for more. Using peppers and herbs from the garden, slice two habaneros (these were from last years garden), grab 4-6 basil leaves, and two cloves of garlic. Add to a jar that is suitable for the freezer and pour in vodka of your choosing (16 ounces for 1 Pint – as shown below), stirring every couple of days and allowing to rest in the freezer for at least 10 days.
You can tailor the ingredients in your Bloody Mary according to your personal taste. My glass is rimmed with a lime wedge then dipped in a plate of Old Bay seasoning. I then combined the following ingredients in order: ice, habanero infused vodka, fresh ground pepper, worcestershire, dash of celery seed, Bloody Mary mix (I prefer Zing Zang), olives, cocktail onions and carrot or celery sticks. Shake mixture between two glasses to stir and serve.
These can be served when watching the sun go down for happy hour or coming up for brunch. For additional preparation and process photos browse through this Spicy Bloody Mary slide-show.
I like how it’s a yummy drink AND appetizer!
I agree Page! I’ve been lucky enough to sample them all week here in the E.A.T. household – so good!
We mix out bloody mix half and half with Clamato joice. It makes an incredible difference! Well worth a try!
Also nice to hang a nice big steamed shrimp off the side of the glass too!
Tim,
Love this. What a great way to use a couple of habaneros!
Kendra
Love the idea of infused vodka….will have to experiment!
Great stuff, Tim. You have great patience to wait 10 days with that mix in the freezer.
SEW yes! Clamato rules!
Also, try using a fresh ginger root to rim the glass. Zing!
@PageH I do love to nibble while drinking!
@SEW yes Clamato juice does add a great flavor..
@Phil it was a long 10 days! Ginger I have not tried but will.
Thanks all!
E.A.T.
Really like the idea of Old Bay seasoning rimming the glass. Can’t wait to try it!
The thought of crusted Old Bay lingering in my ‘stache…
Sounds delicious man, I need to get on the infusion bandwagon.
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