Two Infusions are better than one!
In celebration of infusion month we actually made TWO different infusions for this cocktail. The first was Chris’ staple Bloody Mary mix that he used to make for years behind the bar. It’s as simple as putting a bunch of things in a squeezy bottle and letting it sit. Could you use it right away? Yes. Is it better after a few day in the fridge? Oh YES.
But there’s more! To really take this Bloody Mary to the next level (while showing an example of one of our favorite infusions), we went ahead and made a pepper infused Vodka too. Made with both Jalapenos for the heat and Serranos for their flavor, this infusion came out delicious and oh so spicy. (Yes, it was too spicy for me. No it wasn’t too spicy for Chris, so yeah, I’m just a wimp!)
If you want to make these infusions, you’re going to need to skip back to last week’s video where we kicked them off. Simply go here, (request access if you’re not already in our group) and skip ahead to 12:52. That’ll take you right to where we’re starting both of these infusions.
How to Make a Bloody Mary
If you don’t have pepper infused vodka, that’s OK! I’d recommend throwing a pepper or two in your garnish and / or adding a little more black pepper to your mix. The key with this cocktail is that it’s all to your taste – so make it, taste it, and throw more stuff in. That’s it!
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Picks long
Ingredients
Bloody Mary Ingredients
- 2.0 oz Pepper Infused Vodka Lake Life Vodka
- ½ oz Bloody Mary Mix
- 4 oz Tomato Juice
- 1 each Celery Stick, Lemon Wedge, Olive, Celery Salt Rim, Whole Fried Turkey... Garnish is optional per your taste
Pepper-Infused Vodka Ingredients
- 3 each Jalapeno Peppers
- 3 each Serrano Peppers
- 750 ml Vodka Lake Life Vodka
Bloody Mary Mix Ingredients
- 4 oz Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Celery Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Horseradish
- 5 Dashes Tabasco
Instructions
Cocktail Instructions
- Rim a Collins glass with celery salt, and fill with ice.
- Add remaining ingredients, and give it a quick stir with your bar spoon.
- Garnish with a celery stick, olive, and lemon wedge.
Pepper-Infused Vodka Instructions
- Pour off a little vodka and make yourself a cocktail.
- Add the peppers to the bottle and store in a cool, dark place for a week, checking and tasting daily.
- After a week or when the infusion is to your tastes, fine strain the vodka into a glass bottle and set aside.
Bloody Mary Mix Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, and set aside in the fridge for a week/up to a month.
