Creating The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar

The Bloody Mary is a vodka-soaked nutritional breakfast and hangover cure all in one. What else could you ask for? This idea for the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar came after a 5k where we celebrated at Whistle Binkies on the Lake with their build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. I admit, I'd never made mine own before but I must have missed my bartender calling because it was delicious! My neighbor and I decided what better way to celebrate the Good Neighbor Days Parade in Byron where we always have a neighborhood gathering than with a Bloody Mary bar!

I went to Facebook to ask you your favorite ingredients (and a little bit of Pinterest too). Here are the MUST-HAVE ingredients we came up with for the Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar.

The Base

• Vodka, obviously but you can even make it more flavorful with Bacon-Infused Vodka!
• Zing Zang Blody Mary Mix
• Daily's Thick and Spicy Bloody Mary Mix

The Flavor

• Pickle juice
• Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco sauce
• Celery salt
• Orange Juice (a splash on top)

The Toppings

• Beef jerky
• Bacon
• Pickles
• Cheese
• Celery
• Meat Stick
• Olives
• Pearl Onions
• Pickled green beans
• Pickled okra
• Green Olives
• Salami, mozzarella ball & olive skewer
• Lemons and limes sliced

It's safe to say we accomplished what we came to do!