TIP OF THE DAY: Customize Bloody Mary Drinks With A Bloody Mary Bar

The Bloody Mary is one of the most popular drinks in America (some studies put it at the top of the list). No wonder innovative Chef Geoffrey Zakarian of The National in New York City decided to take the standard up a notch. At The National, a “Bloody Mary specialist” wheels the “Bloody Mary cart”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Bloody Mary Garnishes

Many people add a celery stalk to a Bloody Mary. But how about a fennel stalk instead? It has the same crunch with a much more flavor. Or, use other vegetable garnishes, from dilly beans to pickled asparagus. And how about a glass rimmer, from celery salt to cracked black pepper? There are so many…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Veggie Cocktail Garnish

Cocktail and a snack. Photo courtesy In A Pickle. Here’s a creative cocktail garnish idea: a “cocktail kebab.” Instead of spearing one or two olives or cocktail onions, turn the skewer into a small bite. For Bloody Marys, Martinis and other savory cocktails, you can use: Pear (a.k.a. grape) tomatoes Pickle chips, gherkins or sliced…
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