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Counting down to Valentine’s Day, we have a series of red and pink recipes, all of which can be served year-round. We’re starting out the series with a Balsamic Bloody Mary, using Italy’s Italy’s famed “black gold”—and 16+ more Bloody Mary recipes.
How about a Bloody Mary party for Valentine’s Day? Check out the articles and recipes below
The Balsamic Bloody Mary is a new take on flavoring the popular drink, which is one of the Top 10 cocktails nationwide.
The recipe is from Carandini, one of the oldest noble families in Modena. They’ve been making vinegar since 1641, and the recipe that uses its finest vinegar, Emilio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI*, a premium, high-density vinegar that spikes boozy creations with bracing acidity.
The balsamic adds a rich depth of flavor to the Bloody Mary.
National Bloody Mary Day is January 1st.
> Bloody Mary history.
> There are 16+ more Bloody Mary recipes below.
> The history and different types of balsamic vinegar.
CARANDINI’S BALSAMIC BLOODY MARY
Ingredients Per Drink
½ cup vodka
1 cup tomato juice
1½ tablespoon Carandini Emilio Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
1 tablespoon prepared jarred horseradish
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Juice from ½ freshly squeezed lemon
Dash of celery bitters
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
Optional garnish†
Preparation
Combine all ingredients. Stir to blend thoroughly and serve over ice.
25+ MORE BLOODY MARY RECIPES
Balsamic Bloody Mary (recipe above)
Bloody Beertail
Bloody Mary Bar
Bloody Mary Drink Bar Or Cart
Bloody Mary Garnishes #1
Bloody Mary Garnishes #2
Bloody Mary Ice Pops
Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters
Bloody Mary Variations: Bloody Bull, Bloody Maria, Danish Mary, Highland Mary, Russian Mary, and numerous others
BLT Bloody Mary
Deconstructed Bloody Mary
2 Green Bloody Marys With Tomatillos
Michelada
Moscow Mule Mary
Ramos House Bloody Mary
Red Snapper
Surf & Turf Bloody Mary
Watermelon Bloody Mary
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*PGI stands for Protected Geographical Indication, a designation for products that are closely linked to a certain geographical area. With a PGI designation, at least one of the stages of production, processing, or preparation must take place in the specific area before the mark can be used on a product. In the case of balsamic vinegar, production must take place in or around Modena, Italy.
†In photo #1, the Balsamic Bloody Mary uses a garnish of cherry tomatoes and sundried tomatoes. But there are so many garnish options. Check out these and these.
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[1] Balsamic Bloody Mary (photos #1 and #2 © Carandini).
[2] Cardandini Emilio balsamic vinegar is available nationwide and on Amazon.
[3] Bloody Mary oyster shooters. Here’s the recipe (photo attributed to Chowhound).
[4] Bacon Bloody Mary, with bacon-infused vodka, garnished with a black pepper rim, a caperberry, and a slice of bacon (photo © Bacon Bourbon USA). |
