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 SKEWERS

Steps:

• First, fill a large pitcher halfway with ice cubes.
• Then, pour vodka into the pitcher.
• Add tomato juice, then Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the pitcher and stir together with a wooden spoon.
• Serve bloody marys with cheese skewers and other accoutrements.
• Brie + Blackberries: Cut brie cheese into small cubes, and alternate between brie and blackberries on a skewer until filled
• Yellow Cheddar Cheese + Pickle Chunks: Cut cheddar cheese into small cubes and pickles into small chunks, and alternate cheddar cheese cubes and pickle chunks on a skewer until filled
• White Cheese Curds + Beef Sticks: Cut beef sticks into small chunks, and alternate white cheese curds on a skewer until filled
• Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives: Stuff large green olives with blue cheese, and place on a skewer until filled

CARAWAY BLOODY MARYS WITH MINI REUBENS

Steps:

• For the mini Reubens: Preheat the broiler. Fit a rack 8 to 6 inches from the heat source.
• Brush the melted butter over each bread slice. Flip over and add a layer of Russian dressing to each slice, followed by a piece of cheese. Layer the corned beef on half the bread slices, followed by a spoonful of sauerkraut. Build 3 sandwiches with the remaining slices, cheese-side down.
• Broil, flipping halfway through, until brown and toasty, about 4 minutes. (Keep an eye on this so that it doesn't burn.) Cut off the crusts and slice each sandwich into 4 squares. Place a cornichon, the sandwich and another cornichon on a skewer. Repeat to make 5 more skewers.
• For the Bloody Marys: Mix together the tomato juice, vodka, brine, hot sauce, lime juice, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, caraway seeds, horseradish, sugar, garlic and a few turns of black pepper in a pitcher. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Garnish with celery stalks and the Reuben skewers. Serve the remaining mini Reubens on the side.

BLOODY MARY PICKLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. Scrub pickles, and rinse hot peppers. Cut hot peppers into squares, NOT RINGS. This way you are not using the seeds.
• 2. Sterilize jar, lids and wash rings. Hint: I wash, rinse and wipe dry my jars, then place them in a 225 degree oven for 20 minutes to sterilize them. Place the lids in boiling water and hold until use.
• 3. Take a skewer, in this order place a cucumber, square of hot pepper and then pearl onion.
• 4. Make brine, of salt, vinegar and water, bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. In the meantime place dill and garlic into jar, pack your skewers into the jar, fitting them as tight as you can get.
• 5. When brine is ready fill jar to top, carefully jiggle the jar to bring air bubbles to top, adjust brine to cover leaving 1/4 inch from top. Place on lid and band, screw down.
• 6. If not going to process in a hot water bath, you can leave these sit on the counter for 24 hours and then refrigerate. They should be ready to eat in 2 weeks, or to have as a special treat in your Bloody Mary. If processing, hot bath for 7-10 minutes.
• 7. This BRINE makes enough to can 6 jars of these skewers, adjust recipe to suit amount.

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.

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.

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.