Are you looking to add some extra wow factor to your next party? Look no further than the Bloody Mary Charcuterie Board! An impressive charcuterie board is sure to be a hit with your guests and can be customized to fit any theme. Read on to learn how you can turn your next gathering into an unforgettable event.
Step 1: Choose Your Fixings
When it comes to creating the perfect Bloody Mary bar charcuterie board, there are a few key ingredients you’ll need. Start by selecting a bottle of vodka and one or two bottles of tomato juice (or other mixers, depending on your preference). The type of vodka and mixers you choose will largely depend on what flavors you want for your Bloody Marys. For example, if you’re looking for something more traditional, choose classic tomato juice and plain vodka. If you’re feeling adventurous, opt for spicy tomato juice and flavored vodka like citrus or jalapeño.
Step 2: Choose Your Toppings
Once you have chosen the liquid ingredients for your Bloody Marys, it’s time to pick out the toppings! A classic Bloody Mary is typically garnished with olives, celery stalks, pickles, lime wedges, horseradish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. But don’t stop there – get creative and add some unique toppings if you feel like it like bacon-wrapped shrimp, smoked salmon lox, or even fried chicken! The possibilities are endless – just make sure that whatever toppings you choose coordinate with each other in terms of flavor profiles so everything tastes great together. (I am lazy and would never fry up some chicken for my Bloody Mary!)
Step 3: Arrange Your Board
Now that all of your ingredients are ready, it’s time to arrange them on the board! Start with the larger items first (like bottles of vodka or mixers) then fill in around them with smaller items (like olives and pickles). When arranging the board, think about grouping ingredients by color or texture so it looks visually appealing. Finally, don’t forget about the presentation – use small bowls or ramekins for sauces like horseradish and Worcestershire so they don’t end up splattered all over the board!
Bloody Mary Bar
Yield: 5-6
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
1 bottle of Vodka
32 oz Bloody Mary Mix
10-12 cooked Shrimp with tails on
5-6 Surimi Snow Crab Legs
5-6 cooked Bacon slices
6-7 Celery
2 Limes, sliced
2 Lemons, sliced
1⁄4 cup Cocktail Onion
1⁄4 cup Olives
1⁄2 cup Baby Tomatoes
6-7 Green Onions stalks
Handful Cilantro
Handful Dill
3 Cucumbers. Sliced
3 Jalapenos. Sliced
2 cups sweet Peppers
1⁄2 cup Mild sweet cherry peppers
1⁄4 cup Pepperchinis
1 bottle of Tabasco
Instructions:
Prepare all of your vegetables and fruit and set to the side.
Fill a bottle with the bloody mary mix and set it to the side.
Fill your ramekins with the cocktail onions, olives, and pepperoncini.
Place the filled ramekins on the board.
Now add the celery, green onions, cherry peppers, cucumbers, baby tomatoes, sweet peppers,
lemons and limes to the board.
Place the shrimp, crab, and bacon on the board next.
Fill in the holes on the board with fresh dill and cilantro.
Serve and Enjoy
Creating a tasty charcuterie board is a great way to add some extra wow factor to your next gathering. With just a few simple steps – choosing fixings, picking out toppings, and arranging the board – you can turn any event into an unforgettable one. So grab some friends (and maybe even an extra bottle of vodka) and get ready for an epic night or morning of sipping delicious Bloody Marys from your very own charcuterie board!
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