There is nothing more inviting than a Bloody Mary when it comes to mid to late morning cocktails. They are so refreshing, bright in color and flavor and they are very easy to customize to your taste, alcohol level or spice tolerance.
Because each Bloody Mary can be made to your preferences, it’s an ideal option to serve alongside your breakfast or brunch menu. To make an impossible to forget Bloody Mary Bar and fun for your friends and family, let’s see what we will need.
The first step is to make sure you have your Bloody Mary mix. You can make your own and you can find many variations of recipes on the internet to do so. I prefer to just have pre-made Bloody Mary mix available because it makes things simple and easy, especially when I’m hosting a lot of guests.
The next step is to choose your vodka. I would not recommend using any flavored vodka unless you want to try your hand at making an infused vodka that’s just perfect for a Bloody Mary. For a great recipe to make your own, be sure to visit https://www.aforkstale.com/the-best-bloody-mary-vodka-infusion/. Be sure to plan ahead to get the best results from your infused vodka. If you want the taste of vodka, but don’t want the effects of alcohol, there are non-alcoholic vodkas available that are zero proof, but full flavored!
Next up, your garnishes. There are numerous garnishes that can go in a Bloody Mary. I’ve seen some with sliders, chicken wings, potato wedges or bacon. I personally like to make skewers with olives, pickles and several different types of cubed cheese to have handy to top my Bloody Mary with.
Again, the toppings are endless and, yet, you can make it as simple as just having a stalk of celery and nothing else. Well, don’t forget a few slices of crispy bacon! Here is what you will need, followed by optional ideas to have on hand for your Bloody Mary bar:
- Swizzle Sticks or Bamboo Skewers
- Straws
- Bloody Mary Mix
- Vodka of Choice
- Hot Sauce
Additional garnish ideas (optional):
- Celery Stalks
- Bacon Slices
- Dill Pickle Spears
- Olives, Black and Green
- Whole Pepperoncini
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Sliders
- Chilled Shrimp
- Chunks of Cheese
- Lemon and Lime Wedges
Set Up Your Bar
- Arrange the items on the bar with the glasses, shot glasses, ice, vodka, then garnishes—in the order everyone will make their drinks.
- Have swizzle sticks or bamboo grilling skewers (cut to the desired length with scissors) in a tall glass next to garnishes.
Make Your Drinks
- Fill your glass with the ice.
- Add desired amount of vodka.
- Add additional flavorings, like the hot sauce.
- Add Bloody Mary mix to 1 inch from the top of the glass and stir.
- Choose garnishes, spear them with the skewers, and set the non-garnished end of the stick into or across your Bloody Mary and enjoy!
Celebrate special moments or make new memories by creating your own Bloody Mary bar and then sip on your drink while you lounge at the beach, or on your own private balcony overlooking the beautiful gulf. Book your vacation now!
