I have never bought simple syrup, and have made it once. So easy to make that I can’t fathom why one would buy it. It just never gets used here so there’s not much point in trying to keep it on hand.
Bloody Mary's
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I have never bought simple syrup, and have made it once. So easy to make that I can’t fathom why one would buy it. It just never gets used here so there’s not much point in trying to keep it on hand.
I went to a bar in Minneapolis right before the whole coronavirus thing kicked into gear. I had just finished Ice Fishing with some uncles and was waiting for my flight the next afternoon.
They had these out of this ******* world Bloody Mary wings. They make their own concentrated bloody mary mix and then mix it with clamato and vodka normally for their bloody marys. Well they took this mix and tossed with with some wings and it was unreal how good it was. I've been craving them ever since.
I offered the bartender and chef $100 for the recipe and they agreed but they couldn't find the recipe book. There was a daytime chef that knows it by heart but when I went back the next day the manager overheard and he wouldn't let the transaction go down.
The manager offered me a 10oz container of the mix for free but since I was traveling, I didn't really have a great way of packing it.
After this is all over I am gonna go back and try to get a container of it to take home then try and recreate it. I hope they don't close down. Or maybe I do so then they'd sell me the recipe
They had these out of this ******* world Bloody Mary wings. They make their own concentrated bloody mary mix and then mix it with clamato and vodka normally for their bloody marys. Well they took this mix and tossed with with some wings and it was unreal how good it was. I've been craving them ever since.
I offered the bartender and chef $100 for the recipe and they agreed but they couldn't find the recipe book. There was a daytime chef that knows it by heart but when I went back the next day the manager overheard and he wouldn't let the transaction go down.
The manager offered me a 10oz container of the mix for free but since I was traveling, I didn't really have a great way of packing it.
After this is all over I am gonna go back and try to get a container of it to take home then try and recreate it. I hope they don't close down. Or maybe I do so then they'd sell me the recipe
I used to be a ZingZang guy, then I discovered Madam Mary. It’s all I use and I’m not too particular with the vodka I use, typically Smirnoff.
Campbell’s tomato juice
Vodka
Pickle juice
Olive juice
Worchestershire
A1
Tabasco
Celery salt
Black pepper
Cavender’s
Horseradish
Garnish with meat (snack stick, sausage, jerky), cheese, and pickled veggies.
Chase with a quality golden lager, pilsner, or pale ale.
Vodka
Pickle juice
Olive juice
Worchestershire
A1
Tabasco
Celery salt
Black pepper
Cavender’s
Horseradish
Garnish with meat (snack stick, sausage, jerky), cheese, and pickled veggies.
Chase with a quality golden lager, pilsner, or pale ale.
Zing Zang and Mr/Mrs T’s are always solid and widely available mixes. ZZ was my go-to mix when I first started making Bloodys, and I kind of burned out on it, but it’s still a quality option.
Hair of the Dawg and Madame Mary are really good local mixes
Hair of the Dawg and Madame Mary are really good local mixes
If anyone is looking for a premixed Old Fashioned, I would recommend - Tattersall Old Fashioned. It is made by Tattersall DIstilling, Minneapolis, MN. 70 proof, so not diluted like some premixes or liquors. Might be a little pricey, depending on what Rye Whiskey you might use to mix your own. Just pour over ice. Good stuff.
I was a bit confused by the OP which refers to "homemade" and buying a mix at Fareway. Those seem like two different things. Yours is truly homemade! The other is store-bought rather than ordered at a bar. Perhaps the personal accessorizing makes it homemade, but I wouldn't refer to it as homemade unless you bought all these ingredients at Fareway.
This is a friend's company so I'm biased, but I like this the best: https://unclepepsmix.com/products/uncle-pep
A little more expensive, but that's understandable when you use fresh ingredients and jar it yourself.
Otherwise, you really can't go wrong with Zing Zang.
A little more expensive, but that's understandable when you use fresh ingredients and jar it yourself.
Otherwise, you really can't go wrong with Zing Zang.
Definitely prefer Zing Zang over Mr/Mrs T. As far as vodka, most will tell you it doesn’t matter, that, unlike bourbon, scotch, etc., vodka is made one way. Not being a connoisseur, I just buy a middle of the road brand. As one poster mentioned, dill pickle juice is a must for me. Also like a wedge of Clausen dill pickle in mine.
I started using pickle juice as a way to extend a bottle of mix, but it lightens the drink and adds great flavor
When I was in school, I had A LOT of Welch Ave bloody Mary's. They definitely have a great homemade mix.
Has anyone had a bullshot? It’s a Bloody Mary but it swaps the tomato juice for beef broth.
I have always wanted to try it at a restaurant or bar before I make it myself. Haven’t found it anywhere
I have always wanted to try it at a restaurant or bar before I make it myself. Haven’t found it anywhere
A couple Summers ago we went to Sobelman's up in Milwaukee before going to a Brewers game. Ordered one of their jumbo Bloody Marys which inspired this monstrosity from about a year ago. I like to use CDC Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix. HyVee used to have it but we haven't found it in quite awhile. We've been using Morning Wood Mix since it has the pickle flavoring, which is alright.
Side note, when I ordered that Bloody Mary in Milwaukee the waiter was almost appalled I ordered it just for myself. It was like he was trying to talk me out of it by telling me it was designed for four people. I said so were pitchers of beer and I still drink those by myself. I did not drive that night.
Side note, when I ordered that Bloody Mary in Milwaukee the waiter was almost appalled I ordered it just for myself. It was like he was trying to talk me out of it by telling me it was designed for four people. I said so were pitchers of beer and I still drink those by myself. I did not drive that night.
