Dear LazyWeb:

[mlerules]

I want a Bloody Mary. What should I do to satisfy this itch? (No, I'm not going anywhere to get one.) Thank you.

EDIT: Thx for suggestions. We've found a recipe we're trying: it's called Algonquin. And it's quite good! But in an amazing bit of irony, here we are in the worst Winter weather in the PacNW in years and the one thing we're missing:

ICE CUBES!

Comments

[vonvoncake.livejournal.com]

Um, tomato soup and a glass of wine?

Thinking Outside the Box

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Oh, WOW. I'm impressed.

We're ending up doing something involving vodka, tom juice, lime juice, Worcester sauce, and salt & pepper to taste.

[forgodestiny.livejournal.com]

If it's available, a tomato (or can of tomato juice) and some vodka, salt and pepper.

Thx!

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

*nods head and also directs lightfoote (the designated bartender for the evening) to add Worcestishire (sp) sauce, fresh lime juice, and Tabasco*

Re: Thx!

[forgodestiny.livejournal.com]

If you have it, a stick of celery for garnish by the way. :)

And of course. I went with the pure basics.

Re: Thx!

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

But of course - it's a big part of why Bloody Mary - to use up the celery!

Re: Thx!

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

*scribbles "individual cans of V8 juice" onto Must Get For Well-Stocked Bar list*

[twistedcat.livejournal.com]

bacon!

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

lightfoote declares he now understands (and fully concurs with) your LJ-handle... ;-)

[twistedcat.livejournal.com]

are you saying that i'm the only one who equates the flavor of a bloody mary with bacon?

Um, In A Word:

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

YES!



And you have to admit it's been a while since you had one (and NO, I'm not advocating you refresh your memory).

[dritikol.livejournal.com]

Don't you equate the flavor of everything with bacon?

[ignusfaatus.livejournal.com]

celery sticks!! nom nom nom.

yeah okay - not funny

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Actually, we're highly amused. It'll serve as garnish (it's one of the main reason for declaring tonight Bloody Mary night - to use up what's in the fridge, such as celery ;-)

[siouxiequeue.livejournal.com]

if you have any pickled green beans, they're awesome as a Bloody Mary garnish...

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

If only...

*adds to ever-lengthening To Get list for a well-stocked bar*

[forgodestiny.livejournal.com]

Of course, I am spoiled. In my fridge is celery and Worcestershire sauce, in my pantry is V8 single serving cans and Tabasco; and I have the alcohol cabinet of doom. Because it's me and I can't stand not having a well stocked bar on demand (or whim). ;)

[delerium3.livejournal.com]

Do you still have that yummy ginger stuff? Was it vodka? Mmm. This from someone who doesn't like ginger. That stuff is good.

[forgodestiny.livejournal.com]

I made a second (and much larger) batch. Yes, it was made with a vodka base. *smiles*

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was GOOD STUFF...want more.

[forgodestiny.livejournal.com]

You're right, that's a sick twist of irony.

The Perfect sunday Bloody Mary

[hiddentass.livejournal.com]

It's in the title, and they can't print things like that if not true :-)
I've made to with varying degrees of faithfulness and it's always good.

http://lifehacker.com/5046071/the-perfect-sunday-morning-bloody-mary

-Tass

Re: The Perfect sunday Bloody Mary

[mlerules.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, I've not had this before...although I HAVE enjoyed your pepper vodka (from this recipe?) Thx, love!

Re: The Perfect sunday Bloody Mary

[hiddentass.livejournal.com]

My vodka is chile pepper vodka. I need to try this black pepper vodka. If you haven't tried the vodka since E diluted it to the drinkable level you should. It was just a cruel joke in my cabinate for a long time. Funny what adding 8 liters of booze will do to an over strength extract :-)

[dritikol.livejournal.com]

I've a hankering for a real Algonquin now (whiskey, vermouth and pineapple, I think).