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Happy Hour: Tabasco Tequila

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:15:05 -0700

My favorite condiment in the entire world might just be Tabasco hot sauce (DearSugar and I both put it on everything!) - so when I heard the hot-sauce empire was developing its own tequila, I got my hands on a bottle stat.

If you're a fan of tequila and not afraid of heat, you should definitely give Tabasco Tequila ($21.99) a try. The spirit has the toasty-tart flavor of tequila with a bit of spice that's not overpowering. It would make for a great round of shots at the bar. I tried it in my Bloody Maria, and didn't have to add as much hot sauce to make it spicy. I'm most excited about using it in margaritas where fruit will marry with the tequila to make a delicious, sweet-hot cocktail! I'll be serving the spicy stuff at my next taco dinner.

The 750-ml bottles are currently being rolled out in Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Dallas, and Houston markets. Will you be on the lookout for them?

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary

YumSugar — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:01:11 -0800

Not only is today the first day of 2007, but it's National Bloody Mary day as well. Quite suitable if you woke up this morning feeling like your head was about to burst. Hangovers are the worst, but sometimes a good Bloody Mary can do the trick.

A hangover is the body's way of saying it's dehydrated and that its natural levels of alcohol are out of whack. After consuming excessive amounts of alcohol the body stops producing it on its own naturally. When you stop drinking and the alcohol has left your system, there is a lag time that occurs before your body realizes it needs to start reproduction of alcohol. This lag time is commonly known as a hangover. If you drink a Bloody Mary the next morning, the alcohol from the vodka will hold off the body's need for alcohol until you can start making it on your own. Learn more about why you have a hangover from FitSugar.

I apologize to anyone who happens to be reading this with a hangover, all of that scientific talk didn't help the headache much. Translation: if you're hung over try drinking a Bloody Mary to make you feel better. It might not cure a hangover, but it should help postpone it.

Bloody Mary
From Ina Garten

3 large stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving
36 ounces tomato juice (recommended: Sacramento)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated yellow onion
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste
1 1/2 cups vodka

Cut the celery in large dice, including the leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until finely minced.

In a large pitcher, combine the rest of the ingredients except the vodka.

With the food processor running, pour 1/4 of the tomato juice mixture into the food processor through the feed tube.

Then pour the contents of the food processor into the pitcher with the remaining tomato juice mixture.

Add the vodka and chill.

Serve in tall glasses over ice with a stick of celery.

Serves 6

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Would You Eat This Bloody Mary?

partysugar — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:19:19 -0800

Welcome to our new recurring feature, would you eat this? With so many interesting dishes and exotic ingredients out there, I'm dying to know your culinary limitations! I like to believe my adventurous tastebuds will allow me to try anything, but I gag just thinking about digesting bugs or balut.

To get things started I've selected a dish not too high on the gag-o-meter. Stephan of Hands on Gourmet recommends drinking a Bloody Mary the Friday after Thanksgiving in order to cure hangovers and food comas. Not your average Bloody Mary, his is filled with leftover veggies like green beans and cooked carrots. It's garnished with a celery stick and a thick slice of bacon. I think it sounds interesting but might be too much, especially when hung over. I would probably be able to eat one. How about you? Would you eat/drink this Bloody Mary?

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Happy Hour: Wikipedia's Bloody Mary

YumSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:29:51 -0700

Last week, I was headed to the grocery store and drove past one of the best Bloody Mary spots in the city. I saw the line of people and knew I had to have one. So while at the store, I picked up some tomato juice, celery, and olives - I was positive I had everything else at home - and rushed straight home.

When I asked YumJimmy which recipe I should make, he told me to try Wikipedia. He said, "Well if it's on Wikipedia it must be the 'classic' one right?" I couldn't really argue with this, so I decided to go for it. It ended up being a delicious - and yes "classic" - version. I opted to add a bit more spice - more cracked pepper and a dash or two more of Tabasco - but flavor it to suit your needs. If you want to see what goes into the Wiki version of a Bloody Mary, just read more.

Wikipedia's Bloody Mary
From the New York School of Bartending via Wikipedia

Ingredients

1 oz. to 1 1/2 oz.vodka
tomato juice
1 dash celery salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash Tabasco
2-4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. horseradish (pure, never creamed)
Dash of lemon juice
celery stalk
olives

Directions

Add vodka to a Highball glass filled with ice.
Fill glass with tomato juice.
Add celery salt, ground black pepper, tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemon juice.
Shake or stir lazily, your choice.
Garnish with any or all of the following: celery stalk, a skewer of olives, pickles, carrots, mushrooms, or other vegetables; or even meat or fish (salami, shrimp, etc.) and cheese (see photos).

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Would You Drink This Bloody Mary?

YumSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:28:31 -0800

A few weeks ago, my friends and I met up for brunch at Ti Couz here in San Francisco. I promptly ordered a Bloody Mary and my friend thought she might do the same. Then when she saw it arrive with a shrimp in it, she decided she would be better off with a mimosa. Personally, I thought the shrimp brought the Bloody Mary to the next level. What do you think?

Happy Hour: Drinkable Salad aka Bloody Mary

YumSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:18:31 -0700

When we decided to declare this week salad week, I knew that the first happy hour would have to be the quintessential Bloody Mary. In a way the Bloody Mary is like a liquid salad - celery, onions, tomatoes - only with alcohol in it. I know that a lot of people dislike the way they taste, however there is something about the savory flavor that keeps me coming back for more. To whip up your own alcoholic salad, read more

Bloody Mary
From Ina Garten

3 large stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving
36 ounces tomato juice (recommended: Sacramento)
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated yellow onion
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
12 dashes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco), or to taste
1 1/2 cups vodka

Cut the celery in large dice, including the leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until finely minced.
In a large pitcher, combine the rest of the ingredients except the vodka.
With the food processor running, pour 1/4 of the tomato juice mixture into the food processor through the feed tube.
Then pour the contents of the food processor into the pitcher with the remaining tomato juice mixture.
Add the vodka and chill.
Serve in tall glasses over ice with a stick of celery.

Serves 6

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Hangover Remedy: Mimosa or Bloody Mary?

partysugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:30:53 -0800

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Happy Hour: Bloody Maria

YumSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:00:20 -0700

Besides the requisite cup of coffee, my favorite brunch drink is the Bloody Mary. But after trying the Bloody Maria, I think I may need to reconsider.

A Bloody Maria is essentially a Bloody Mary made with tequila instead of vodka. While vodka is essentially flavorless, tequila packs a toasted, oaky, tart punch, adding even more kick to a drink that's already full of hot and tart flavors.

I love bold food and drink, so I thought this was absolutely delicious. Hail Maria, full of taste!

To get the recipe, read more.

Bloody Maria
Modified from Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

3 ounces tequila
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

In a small pitcher, combine all the ingredients. Stir well.
Pour into 2 tall glasses with about 1/2 cup ice each.

Makes 2 cocktails.

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Come Party With Me: Father's Day - Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:03:18 -0700

To celebrate Father's Day, I'm heading off to the race track with my dad. I'm packing a lunch with classic picnic foods: sandwiches, macaroni salad, and cream cheese brownies. An all-American menu calls for an equally classic cocktail, and since the races start relatively early (at noon), a big batch of bloody marys are the perfect choice to get things started. My dad loves a good bloody mary and we like to garnish ours with olives. For later in the afternoon, I'll have several coolers filled with beer and a Spanish Rioja Rose by El Coto as a wine option. Another cooler will be filled with plenty of bottled water and soda. To take a look at the ultimate bloody mary, made with pureed celery, please read more

Bloody Mary
From Ina Garten

Cut the celery in large dice, including the leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until finely minced.
In a large pitcher, combine the rest of the ingredients except the vodka.
With the food processor running, pour 1/4 of the tomato juice mixture into the food processor through the feed tube.
Then pour the contents of the food processor into the pitcher with the remaining tomato juice mixture.
Add the vodka and chill.
Serve in tall glasses over ice with a stick of celery.

Serves 6

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Come Party With Me: New Year's Day Brunch - Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:28:31 -0800

After a long night of New Year's Eve parties, there is only one thing that will make guests feel better: Bloody Marys. Nothing beats the classic hangover drink's power to make a headache disappear. If there is leftover champagne, mix it with orange juice for mimosas. Have lots of sparkling and still water on hand, and make a refreshing nonalcoholic water cocktail with pineapple and rosemary. For these recipes, read more.

Bloody Mary
From Ina Garten

Cut the celery in large dice, including the leaves, and puree in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until finely minced.
In a large pitcher, combine the rest of the ingredients except the vodka.
With the food processor running, pour 1/4 of the tomato juice mixture into the food processor through the feed tube.
Then pour the contents of the food processor into the pitcher with the remaining tomato juice mixture.
Add the vodka and chill.
Serve in tall glasses over ice with a stick of celery.

Serves 6

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Pineapple Rosemary Water
Modified from Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine

4 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
sparkling water
Ice cubes

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil with 3 sprigs rosemary.
Remove from the heat, add the pineapple, sparkling water, and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to meld.
Discard the rosemary sprigs and transfer the drink to a pitcher filled with ice. Garnish with the remaining fresh rosemary sprig.

Serves 4.

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