Bloody Mary Skewers Recipes

CLASSIC BLOODY MARY

Steps:

• If time allows, chill the tomato juice and vodka. Shake the tomato juice before pouring.
• In a large cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Tabasco, celery salt and black pepper. Shake well to combine (without ice). Strain into a quart mason jar or small pitcher.
• Optional: If time, chill at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor. (Or, make ahead and store up to 1 week.) But you also can serve right away!
• To serve, on a plate place a mixture of roughly half kosher salt and half Old Bay seasoning (or celery salt). Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run it around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt.
• To each glass, add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of vodka and 1/2 cup of Bloody Mary mix and stir gently to combine. Fill the glass with ice and add the garnishes.

BLOODY MARY SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Add to shrimp in large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
• Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Cut celery lengthwise in half, then cut each half crosswise into 6 pieces. Thread celery onto 12 small skewers along with remaining ingredients.

SPICY BLOODY MARY WITH MUFFULETTA SKEWERS

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes in a blender, then press through a fine sieve into a small bowl. Discard the solids.
• Add the tomato puree and all the remaining ingredients to a pitcher. To serve, divide the mixture among 4 large glasses filled with ice. Garnish each drink with a skewer and serve.
• Muffuletta Skewers:
• Skewer the meats, cheese, okra, peppers, and olives in a desired fashion.

SPOON-FED BLOODY MARY WITH GRILLED LEMON SKEWERS

Steps:

• 8 large toothpicks or small skewers
• 4 celery stalks, cut in 1/2
• On a prepared grill or grill pan, grill the lemon wedges until lightly browned. Skewer the lemons onto toothpicks or skewers and set aside.
• In a blender or food processor, puree together the tomatoes, jalapenos, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. You should have about 3 1/2 cups.
• Pour the tomato mixture into a large pitcher and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Season the celery and fennel or cucumber and tomato with salt and and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Place a bit of the veggie mixture into each of 8 martini glasses.
• Pour 1-ounce of chilled vodka over the vegetable mixture. Top with the spiced tomato mixture and garnish with a grilled lemon wedge and half of a celery stalk. Serve with a teaspoon.

BLOODY MARY DIP WITH FOCACCIA SKEWERS

Steps:

• For the dip: Put the tomato passata, oil, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, celery salt, vodka if using and hot sauce into a medium sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat and simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• For the focaccia skewers: Meanwhile, thread an olive, piece of celery and cube of focaccia onto each cocktail skewer.
• Pour the dip into a serving bowl, place on a board and arrange the dipping skewers next to it. The dip can be served warm or at room temperature.