Winter Brunch: Cozy Comforts By The Lake

There’s nothing more satisfying for chilly weekends at the lake than a savory late breakfast that lingers into the afternoon.

Cozy winter brunch in front of firepit outdoors by the lake.
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Perhaps one of the most festive meal pairings ever invented, brunch always deserves a celebration. And when winter’s chill sets in at the lake, a lingering breakfast + lunch seems all the more appealing. So, whether you’re hosting 20 guests, a small family gathering, or simply relishing the weekend—brunch has you covered. Plus, no food is off-limits—everything goes. In winter, there’s no better excuse to get the fire burning and roll out the comfort food. So, read on for some inspiring brunch fare that will keep you and your guests warm and cozy at the lake all season long. But first, here are essential brunch libations to get the party started. Cocktails anyone?

Savory & Spicy

Classic Bloody Mary cocktails with salted rims, green olives, celery, and lime garnishes.
Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios via Allrecipes

A must-have option at any brunch get-together, the Classic Bloody Mary is a universal favorite. This cocktail offers a cornucopia of salty, spicy, and umami-rich flavors made with tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Then, kick it up a notch by adding hot pepper sauce (Tabasco) and almost any garnish imaginable—pickles, stuffed olives, cucumbers, shrimp. This one is made with garlic-stuffed green olives and traditional celery stalks. Visit Allrecipes for the ingredients and directions.

Spiced-Up Bubbly

Photo: Madhumita Sathishkumar via The Spruce

An elevated interpretation of spiked cider, Apple Cider Mimosa brings the flavors of autumn—and winter—to your brunch menu. For this specialty cocktail, simplicity is key, with only three liquid ingredients required. Just combine apple cider and pear vodka with your favorite sparkling wine. Garnish with an apple slice over a cinnamon sugar rim. Then, follow these tips to make your mimosas exceptional: Dip your apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning, and use fresh-pressed apple cider if you prefer a richer apple flavor. For the full recipe, visit The Spruce Eats.

Hearty Bites

Buttermilk Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits seasoned with fresh thyme and red pepper flakes.
Photo: Johnny Miller via Martha Stewart

Serve up some cold-weather comfort with these savory buttermilk Breakfast-Sausage-and-Gruyère Drop Biscuits. They’re scooped right from the bowl to the baking sheet, so there’s nothing simpler when you want to save time and impress your guests. Made with crumbled breakfast sausage patties that you roast in the oven, these fluffy-cakey biscuits are seasoned with chopped fresh thyme, red pepper flakes, and creamy grated Gruyère. Visit Martha Stewart for this foolproof recipe.

A Southern Classic

Shrimp and Grits Casserole with Shrimp Gravy made with cream, onions, and bell peppers all seasoned with thyme, black pepper, and cayenne.
Photo: Antonis Achilleo via Southern Living

A family-style rendition of the classic Southern dish, this Shrimp and Grits Casserole serves up a flavorful main course that will quickly become a winter brunch favorite. Prepared in just an hour, this comfort-food casserole boasts a savory shrimp-gravy. This delectable pan sauce is made with heavy cream, onions, and bell peppers seasoned with parsley, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. You’ll have enough left to pour into a gravy boat and serve on the side for extra-creamy grits. Visit Southern Living for this creative recipe.

Delectable Dungeness

Crabcake Eggs Benedict made with Dungeness crab, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce.
Photo: Iain Bagwell via My Recipes

A gourmet seafood twist on the traditional, this outstanding Crabcake Eggs Benedict nixed the English muffin for Dungeness crab topped with a poached egg and drizzled in velvety hollandaise sauce. A multi-task cooking session for experienced foodies and chefs, this dish requires some additional TLC—but is well worth it. To lessen your prep time, pre-made crab cakes would do the trick. You can also prepare the homemade crabcakes a day in advance. Visit My Recipes for this delicious recipe.

Easy All-In-One

Eggs Benedict Casserole made with Canadian bacon, English muffins, and blender-made hollandaise sauce.
Photo: Greg Dupree via Southern Living

If you’d rather not mess with the hassle of whisking homemade hollandaise sauce or poaching eggs, this Eggs Benedict Casserole is perfect for entertaining a crowd. Made with traditional Canadian bacon and English muffins, this delightfully simple recipe will nevertheless offer your guests an elevated, elegant breakfast casserole. Plus, the true beauty of making this dish is that you can prepare most of it ahead of time, leaving you nothing to do in the morning but pop it in the oven. Then, while baking, you can quickly throw together an ingenious blender-made hollandaise for the finishing touch. Visit Southern Living for the full recipe.

Zesty Greens

Charred Kale with Citrus and Green Tahini salad made with wilted curly kale, oranges, grapefruits, and a tahini dressing.
Photo: Emma Fishman via Bon Appétit

If you crave fruits and veggies with every meal—even brunch—this beautiful Charred Kale with Citrus and Green Tahini salad offers a tasty winter option. Just a quick char in a hot skillet wilts the rough curly kale to a softer, more palatable texture. Citrus fruits bring vibrant color and a tangy twist to the mix. Blend the aromatic dish with a velvety smooth dressing made with tahini, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, and cilantro. The colorfully appealing presentation alone will have everyone sampling a taste. For the recipe, visit Bon Appétit.

A Sweet Finish

Orange Soufflé Coffee Cake made with olive or grapeseed oil and fresh oranges.
Photo: Victor Protasio via Food & Wine

If you love a not-too-sweet dessert at the end of the meal, then this Orange Soufflé Coffee Cake is your go-to. It’s a deliciously simple confection you can whip up in a pinch and bake for 40 minutes. Fresh oranges give it a citrusy essence and instead of butter, olive oil—or grapeseed if you prefer—keep it light and satisfying. One word of caution—as with most soufflés—do not open the oven too early to prevent your cake from falling. Go to Food & Wine for the recipe.

Cheers to you and yours for a savory, soul-warming brunch—and a cozy winter season at the lake.

Fun New Year’s Eve Drink Recipes

Four cocktails of different sizes in front of festive decorations.
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Although it’s fun to make cocktails (or mocktails) for any event, New Year’s garners a certain level of sophistication. Especially when you pair this holiday with the lake, you are in for a classy and cozy evening. You and your guests can cheers to the coming year in style with these fun New Year’s Eve drink recipes!

New Year’s Sparkler

Red drink in champagne flute with skewered raspberries.
Photo Courtesy of Tim Nusog | Liquor.com

The New Year’s Eve Sparkler brings the sizzle of the holiday season to your taste buds. Berry-infused vodka, sweet pomegranate juice, chilled Champagne, and succulent raspberries make every sip a special occasion.

Ingredients (for one cocktail):

  • 1 ounce of berry-flavored vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces of pomegranate or cranberry juice
  • 3 1/2 ounces of Champagne, chilled, to top
  • Garnish: skewered raspberries

Directions: Mix the vodka and juice in a chilled Champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with raspberries. Cheers!

Tips: If you’re looking for berry-flavored vodka, Wild Roots, Ciroc, Finlandia, and Grey Goose are excellent options. Or, if you want to infuse your own, you can place berries in the liquor and store it in a cool, dark place for a day or two. And regarding the Champagne—you might want to save your expensive bottle for toasting since you will only be using it to top this cocktail. Just make sure to avoid the sweet varieties and buy dry Champagne.

Mocktail Version: To make a New Year’s Eve Sparkler Mocktail, you can leave out the vodka and include sparkling water—such as Perrier—instead of the Champagne.

For more details and recipes, visit Liquor.com

Hot Buttered Rum with Cider

Frothy buttered rum cocktails in mugs topped with cinnamon.
Photo Courtesy of The Roasted Root

If you want to keep warm by your lake home fire pit, this Hot Buttered Rum with Cider is the cocktail for you. Plus, it’s paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and sugar-free, so it’s perfect for those trying to stay healthy during the holidays. But don’t let all the freebies fool you—this cocktail is rich, creamy, and delicious!

Ingredients (for six cocktails):

  • 3 cups unfiltered apple cider
  • 4 tablespoons salted grass-fed butter or more to taste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/4 cups dark golden rum
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

Directions: Add the apple cider, butter, and cinnamon stick to a pot and bring to a boil. Whisk until frothy. Remove from the heat, add the rum, and serve hot.

Tips: If you want an extra frothy cocktail, add the liquid to a blender after combining all ingredients. Make sure to leave a small opening at the top of your blender to release heat.

Mocktail Version: To make the mocktail, leave out the rum. You can add molasses to maintain the flavor dark rum provides, but note that the cocktail will no longer be sugar-free.

For more information and healthy recipes, visit The Roasted Root.

French 77

French 77 cocktails topped with a lemon twist situated beside Champagne and a cocktail shaker.
Photo Courtesy of Cup of Zest

Filled with sparkling goodness and biting lemon, the French 75 is a New Year’s Eve classic. But what if you want to try new things in the coming year? Out with the old, in with the new—this French 77 takes the 75 up a couple of notches.

Ingredients (for two cocktails):

  • 3 ounces elderflower liqueur
  • 1 ounce gin
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 4 ounces sparkling wine

Directions: Combine elderflower liqueur, gin, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into two 6-ounce glasses. Top each glass with 2 ounces of sparkling wine, garnish with lemon, and enjoy!

Tips: The great thing about this recipe is that you can make the elderflower liqueur, gin, and lemon juice mix ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Then, when your guests arrive, all you have to do is shake it up and top it with sparkling wine.

Mocktail Version: Use elderflower syrup instead of elderflower liqueur and replace the gin and sparkling wine with tonic or sparkling water.

For more fun New Year’s Eve drink recipes, visit Cup of Zest.

Cranberry Martini

Crantinis beside sugared cranberries and orange slices.
Photo Courtesy of Taste of Homemade

It’s hard to imagine the holiday season without cranberries. Made with fresh juice, quality vodka, refreshing orange liqueur, and festive sugared cranberries, this Crantini pairs perfectly with a classy New Year’s evening. Plus, it’s super easy to prepare.

Ingredients (for two cocktails):

  • 3 ounces Vodka
  • 1 ounce Orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
  • 1.5 ounces of simple syrup
  • 3 ounces cranberry juice
  • 6-7 ice cubes
  • Sugared cranberries for garnish, optional
  • Sugar, for glass rims

Directions: Fill the martini shaker with ice. Then pour the vodka, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and cranberry juice over the ice. Shake for 20-30 seconds and pour into martini glasses rimmed with sugar. Garnish with sugared cranberries or orange slices.

Tips: If you prefer gin, you can substitute it for vodka. Also, if you are short on time, you can make this cocktail in advance and simply shake it with ice before serving.

Mocktail Version: For the vodka, you can substitute non-alcoholic vodka, spicy ginger soda, or apple cider vinegar. Squeeze a slice of orange into the cocktail to replace the orange liqueur.

For more information and recipes, visit Taste of Homemade.

Coffee Old-Fashioned

Coffee Old Fashioned on a wooden cutting board in a glass with an orange slice.
Photo Courtesy of Sunset Magazine

The beloved Old-Fashioned adds an air of elegance to New Year’s Eve. By incorporating a kick of caffeine, this Coffee Old-Fashioned takes the standard cocktail up a notch. If you’re not a night person and need a boost on New Year’s Eve, this drink is for you.

Ingredients (for one cocktail):

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 3-4 dashes of orange bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

Directions: Add whiskey, coffee liqueur, and bitters to a glass with ice. Stir and mix until chilled. Squeeze oils from the orange peel before adding the peel to the glass.

Mocktail Version: You can replace the whiskey with non-alcoholic whiskey or strong-brewed barley tea. You can substitute the coffee liqueur for a non-alcoholic version.

We hope these fun New Year’s Eve drink recipes enhance your cozy evening at your lake home. Cheers to the lake, and Happy New Year from Lake Homes Lifestyles!

Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at Your Lake House

Fireworks over the lake at night as a crowd of people watch from the dock.
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Contributing Author: Holly Dunn

With the new year comes the promise of hope, growth, and prosperity, it’s exciting to celebrate with your loved ones as the clock ticks toward midnight. Whether you’re looking for a laidback evening or an elegant cocktail hour, we’re here to give you the best tips for hosting your New Year’s Eve party. Featuring the picturesque backdrop of the lake, your celebration is sure to be remembered for years to come! 

Setting the Scene

Table setting for a New Year's Eve party, complete with clock décor, gold cups, greenery, and silverware.
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When you’re hosting a New Year’s party with a background as stunning as the lake, you want to think classy and chic. Although this holiday centers around time, your decor should emanate timelessness. To accomplish this ambiance, incorporate a few key items:

  1. Silver and gold: These two colors rule New Year’s Eve decor. Opt for silver and gold plates, cups, centerpieces, balloons, and more. Plus, you can repurpose suitable Christmas decor. If you like leaving your tree up well into January, remove the red ornaments and integrate silver and gold embellishments.
  2. Bar Cart: Your lake home may already have an at-home bar. But if not—or if you’re looking for an extra wow factor—purchase a bar cart. Make sure to select a cart with wheels so that you can move around the room to serve your guests their beverages.
  3. Doorway Decor: Make an impression on your guests right when they enter your lake home. By adding a New Year’s banner or balloons to your entryway, you can enhance the festive spirit of the night.
  4. Fire Pit and Blankets: A New Year’s Eve party at your lake home is not complete without watching fireworks over the lake. Make sure to have a fire crackling and plenty of warm blankets if you venture outside with your guests. Sparklers can also be a fun activity for the party’s outside portion.
Firepit by lake with a sunset in the background.
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Cocktails and Mocktails

New Year's Eve cocktails on a festive plate with glittery sugar around the rims.
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When you think of New Year’s Eve, you probably imagine fireworks, friends, and of course, drinks to toast the new year. In addition to Champagne, Chocolate Martinis, French 75s, Old-Fashioneds, Cranberry Mimosas, and Moscow Mules pair well with a New Year’s theme. Additionally, you can use unique ice molds to create circular, star, diamond, or large square cubes. If you want to add some extra flavor to these cubes, you can freeze fresh fruit and herbs inside.

Large holiday ice cubes with cranberries and rosemary frozen in them.
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You might also want to have a few mocktails available. Vice President of Market Operations at Bellhop, Nick Valentino, suggests “offering non-alcoholic options for designated drivers and those who don’t drink” to make everyone feel included. Additionally, at events like this, it isn’t uncommon for a few guests to spill their beverage or crack the glassware entirely. To remedy this, we suggest using Govino’s shatterproof wine glasses. Whether you choose to offer these as a party favor or reuse them for celebrations yet to come, you won’t have to clean up the shattered glass at the end of the evening.

Festive Snacks and Hors D’oeuvres

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And while everyone is sipping away at your delicious cocktails and mocktails, don’t forget to set out some delectable snacks and hors d’oeuvres. Although some may wish to prepare a formal dinner, many New Year’s Eve hosts prefer concocting an assortment of snacks. Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres grant an air of elegant convenience to your party—especially if your guests are moving between the indoor scene and the lakeside fire pit.

Photo Courtesy of TasteofHome.com

We also recommend preparing a mixture of sweet and savory snacks. Taste of Home‘s list of 40 New Year’s Eve appetizers features Swiss Sweet Potato Puffs, Mini Fruitcakes, Toasted Ravioli, Holiday Meringues, Mini Cheeseballs, and more. These snacks are rich and filling but also easy to grab and take to the patio of your lake home.

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You may also consider combining these snacks to craft a classy charcuterie board for your festive New Year’s evening. To add a special touch, you can even use fruit, cheese, crackers, and other items to spell out the coming year!

Three, Two, One…Happy New Year!

Hands clinking glasses of champagne together with sparklers in the frame.
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At Lake Homes Lifestyles, we believe that any celebration can be amplified by the lake lifestyle. With these tips, you can host a New Year’s Eve party that your guests will remember fondly in the years to come. 

From our lake home to yours, Happy New Year!

5 Drink Recipes For New Year’s Eve

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a rollercoaster. Between a pandemic, a presidential election, and intermittent lockdowns, it’s been stressful, to say the least. Those of us who live on the lake are thankful for our nature-adjacent respites during these times.

We’re also looking forward to a bright future in 2021. Before we make our New Years’ resolutions, we’re celebrating with some fun, festive beverages. Whether you’re choosing an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink this year, there’s a celebratory cocktail or mocktail for you! Check out these five New Year’s Eve drinks that will help you ring in 2021! 

Pomegranate French 45

Pomegranate French 45 – Country Living Magazine.

Some say that pomegranate is the fruit of the Greek gods. After one long tiring year, it’s time to channel your inner Aphrodite and ring in the new year with this festive gin cocktail. The fruity flavor, sparkling wine, and the hint of citrus make this drink sizzle like the excitement of 2021’s arrival!

Ingredients: 

2 oz. gin 

1 oz. fresh lime juice 

½ oz. Cointreau 

½ oz. pomegranate molasses 

2 oz. sparkling wine

Lime twist and pomegranate seeds, for garnish 

Directions: Mix gin, lime juice, Cointreau, pomegranate molasses, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake until cold, strain into a cocktail glass, and top with sparkling wine. Add pomegranate seeds and lime as garnish. 

Check out the full recipe at Country Living

Cranberry, Clementine, and Rosemary Cocktails

Cranberry, Clementine, and Rosemary Cocktails – Coley Cooks.

When it comes to New Year’s Eve drinks, these cranberry, clementine, and rosemary cocktails are a crowd favorite. The fruity flavors mix seamlessly to create a refreshing taste. What’s not to love about this festive, bubbly beverage? 

Ingredients: 

For the simple syrup: 

1 cup of water 

1 cup granulated sugar

4 large rosemary sprigs 

Peel from 2 clementines 

For the cocktails: 

1 small clementine, quartered (½ if large) 

Ice 

2 parts vodka 

1-2 parts simple syrup, to taste 

3 parts 100% unsweetened cranberry juice (not cranberry cocktail) 

Club soda or dry sparkling wine for topping 

Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish 

Directions: To make the simple syrup, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Be careful not to bring it to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and let steep for an hour at least. Strain and store in a jar, chill until needed. To make the cocktail, muddle the clementine in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, vodka, simple syrup, and cranberry juice. Give it a shake, then strain into a glass with ice and top with club soda or sparkling wine. Garnish with rosemary and cranberries. 

View the full recipe at Coleycooks.com 

Champagne Punch

Champagne Punch – Damn Delicious.

What are New Year’s Eve drinks without champagne? This classy sparkling beverage was practically made for ringing in the new year. In this twist on a traditional drink, add some fresh raspberries and a rosemary sprig for a fruity, fresh flare. The perfect drink for cheers at midnight! 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups of orange juice 

1 ½ cups of pineapple juice 

1 bottle champagne 

1 cup raspberries 

8 sprigs rosemary 

Directions: Mix orange and pineapple juice in a pitcher. Pour orange-pineapple mixture into the champagne flutes until the glass is half full. Then fill with champagne to the top. Serve immediately with the desired garnishes (raspberries and rosemary).

See the full recipe at damndelicious.net

Merry Mule Mocktail

Merry Mule Mocktail – The Merry Thought.

It’s no coincidence that the acronym of this drink spells “Mmm!” The Merry Mule Mocktail doesn’t need any alcohol to be the fun, celebratory beverage that it is. Grab a festive copper mug, a few simple ingredients and drink to 2021! 

Ingredients: 

½ cup of ginger beer (non-alcoholic) 

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 

3 tablespoons club soda 

Directions: Mix all ingredients into a copper mug that’s already ¾ full with crushed ice. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Check out the recipe at Themerrythought.com

Sparkling Chamomile Tea Mocktail

Sparkling Chamomile Tea Mocktail – thekitchn.com.

Who says that New Year’s Eve drinks must be all sparkle and no comfort? If you want to unwind with the familiar taste of chamomile tea (but with a funky festive twist), this one is the drink for you. It may be non-alcoholic, but it still sizzles. 

Ingredients: 

Chamomile tea 

¾ cup of cold water 

Honey 

Ice 

Tonic water 

Dried chamomile flowers (for garnish) 

Directions: Make cold brew chamomile tea by adding one chamomile tea bag to ¾ cup of cold water. Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours (you can steep overnight if you want strong tea). Once the tea has steeped, fill a tall glass with ice, and pour the cold brew. Add a spoonful of honey and stir until it’s dissolved. Then, stir in the tonic water. To top it all off, garnish with dried chamomile flowers. 

View the full recipe at thekitchn.com 

From our lake house to yours — Happy New Year! 

5 Amazing Summer Cocktail Recipes

What is a summer get together with no cocktails? There are many different types of cocktails, but here are five of the tastiest summer cocktails that are sure to please any guest!

MojitoMojito Perfecto

Ingredients:

  • 6 Leave of Mint
  • 4 tsp. of White Sugar
  • 1 Lime – Cut to 6 Wedges
  • 2 -1.5 Ounce Jiggers – Lemon Flavored Rum
  • 1 Cup of Ice Cubes
  • ½ Cup of Carbonated Water

Directions:

Put 3 of the mint leaves and 2 teaspoons of sugar in glasses.

Stir them vigorously.

Crushing the mint with the spoon, add 3 lime wedges into each glass.

Stir vigorously.

Pour 1 jigger of the rum into each of the glasses.

Fill the glasses with ice, and then top it with carbonated water.

Courtesy of AllRecipes.com

Lemon Drop

Ingredients:

  • 4 Ounces of Lemon Juice
  • 2 Ounces of Vodka
  • 1 tsp. of White Sugar
  • Crushed Ice
  • 1 Sliced Lemon
  • 4 Fresh Mint Sprigs

Directions:

In a mixing glass, combine vodka, lemon juice and the sugar.

Stir it, and then pour it into glasses that are filled with ice.

Garnish the glasses with the slices of lemon and a sprig of mint.

Daiquiri Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ Ounces of Light Rum
  • 1 Tbsp. of Triple Sec
  • 1 ½ Ounces of Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp. of White Sugar
  • 1 Cup of Crushed Ice
  • 1 Maraschino Cherry

Directions:

Combine the rum, lime juice, triple sec and the ice in a food processor or blender.

Add in 1 cup of ice; blend it until it’s smooth.

Pour it in the Champagne flute.

Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Bikini Martini 

Ingredients:

  • 1 Ounce of Coconut Rum
  • ¾ Ounce of Vodka
  • 1 Ounce of Pineapple Juice
  • 1Dash of Grenadine Syrup

Directions:

Combine the vodka, rum and pineapple juice in a shaker.

Shake it until it is frothy.

Pour it into a martini glass.

Add in a touch of the grenadine to the middle.

Garnish it with an orange wheel.

Courtesy of AllRecipes.com

Easy Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

  • 3 Cups of Bloddy Mary Mix
  • 1 Tbsp. of Horseradish
  • 1 tsp. of Fresh Dill
  • 1 tsp. of Pepper Sauce – Franks Redhot
  • 2 Tbsp. of Dill Pickle Juice
  • ½ Cup of Salt
  • 1 tsp. of Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. of Celery Seed
  • 1 Lime – Juiced
  • 6 – 1.5 Ounce Jiggers of Vodka
  • 6 Dill Pickle Spears
  • 1 Lime – Cut to Wedges

Directions:

In a pitcher stir in the Bloody Mary mix, dill, horseradish, hot sauce and the dill pickle juice. Taste and adjust your seasoning to your liking.

In a shallow type dish, stir in the salt, celery seed and pepper.

Pour in the lime juice into a saucer. Dip each glass in it.

Fill each of the glasses with ice and pour in one shot of the vodka.

Fill it with the Bloody Mary mix and then garnish it with a wedge of the lime and a pickle.