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DIY Bloody Mary Bar

Let your guests create their own cocktails at your next brunch or tailgate with a DIY Bloody Mary Bar!
Course cocktails
Keyword alcohol, bloody mary, brunch, drinks, game day, tailgating
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 169kcal
Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko, www.offtheeatenpathblog.com

Equipment

  • 6 highball glasses
  • Ice bucket
  • Shallow plate for the salt rim
  • Large pitcher
  • Glass bottles for spirits and juices
  • Jigger
  • Small bowls for condiments and citrus wedges
  • Toothpicks or skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Ice
  • Lemon wedges
  • Lime wedges
  • 1 batch Bloody Mary mix or about 30 ounces store-bought mix
  • 12 ounces vodka
  • 12 ounces gin
  • 12 ounces tequila
  • Assorted condiments such as hot sauce, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, olive juice, etc.
  • Assorted garnishes such as celery stalks, stuffed olives, pickled or marinated vegetables, beef jerky, cubed cheeses, etc.
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Instructions

Set up the Bloody Mary bar:

  • On a shallow plate, mix the Old Bay and salt for the salt rim.
    1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • In the location where you plan to set up your Bloody Mary bar, place highball glasses or cups and ice at one end. Next, arrange the Bloody Mary ingredients in the order that guests will need them.
    Ice
  • Next to the ice and glasses, set up the prepared salt rim with a bowl of the lemon and lime wedges. Next to this, place the pitcher of Bloody Mary mix and the spirits (you can keep these in their original bottles or pour them into smaller glass bottles—be sure to label them if you do this!) with the jigger.
    Lemon wedges, Lime wedges, 1 batch Bloody Mary mix, 12 ounces vodka, 12 ounces gin, 12 ounces tequila
  • Arrange the condiments on the bar, followed by the garnishes in small bowls next to toothpicks or skewers.
    Assorted condiments
  • Where needed, consider adding small spoons, cocktail forks, or small tongs to make it easier for guests to add the condiments and garnishes to their cocktails.
    Assorted garnishes

To make the cocktails:

  • Use a lemon or lime wedge to wet the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in the salt-rim mixture.
  • Fill the glass with ice. Top with 2 ounces of the desired spirit, followed by 5 ounces of the Bloody Mary mix.
  • Have guests add their chosen condiments and garnishes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail (with salt rim but without additional condiments or garnishes) | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg