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Game-Day Favorite: Basil Bloody Mary

September 09, 2011

Happy football season to everyone! We are excited about the Alabama/Penn State game and Auburn/Mississippi State tomorrow. I thought I would share this fun game-day recipe for Basil Bloody Marys. I made these on television a couple of times last year for some tailgating shows, and I thought they would make the perfect tailgating drink for this weekend’s games. This recipe rocks-just try it and you will see. Enjoy the weekend!

Basil Bloody Mary

Prep: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
8 cups low-sodium vegetable juice (V8)
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1 Pepper to taste
1 Garnish: Celery sticks, basil
3 cups vodka (optional)
Preparation
1. Place 1 cup vegetable juice and basil in a blender; pulse until basil is pureed. Add lemon juice and next 3 ingredients. Add remaining tomato juice to fill blender and blend. Pour mixture into a large pitcher. Stir in remaining vegetable juice and pepper, mixing well. Serve in glasses with ice. Garnish with celery and basil, if desired.

Note: If you want this with vodka, stir in 3 cups vodka in the pitcher right before serving and mix well.



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17 Responses to “Game-Day Favorite: Basil Bloody Mary”
September, 11 2011at 09:48 am
I am a big Bloody Mary fan (though haven't had one in a really long time - need to change that). The idea of adding basil is brilliant. I will definitely be trying this.
September, 18 2011at 05:13 am
U nailed this recipe. It has everything I like t see in a Bloody Mary. I ALMOST abbreviated bloody mary, then changedmy minem. It sounded beyond awful lol. And jic u didn't see my dm...Michaels or Hobby Lobby...buy it in every color you can...oh yes, and spray in a well ventilated area:-)
September, 10 2011at 05:07 am
Love that you make your own BM mix & especially that you've made a lower-sodium version. Yum!
Marc says:
September, 10 2011at 10:39 pm
Alison, You have been reading my mind! I was just talking to my wife about contacting you about a new Bloody Mary recipe, and then poof you came out with your basil bloody recipe. I made it this morning for the Auburn game, and it was delicious! I'm waiting for the Bama game, and I am going to make another one! Thanks for being a mind reader. RTR! Marc
September, 14 2011at 11:27 am
I've never thought to add basil to a bloody mary. I am always going crazy with the horseradish. Thanks for this great idea!
September, 09 2011at 10:08 am
i love bloody marys but have never tried adding basil - what a great idea! we grow our own basil so i'll definitely be trying this for football-watching this weekend!
nancy says:
September, 09 2011at 10:19 am
Can't wait to try this. It's on the list
Lisa says:
September, 09 2011at 10:20 am
Oh wow! These are a must! Fabulous looking Alison
September, 09 2011at 10:23 am
Love this flavorful take on Basil..the drink looks just perfect for a cocktail party!
Julie says:
September, 09 2011at 11:03 am
This weekend is going to be a blast. Thanks for sharing a wonderful tailgating drink!
September, 09 2011at 11:47 am
Oh...my...stars. I love a good bloody mary! And you were on TV - SO cool. I might hate you.
Jeanette says:
September, 09 2011at 01:58 pm
I love homemade bloody mary mix by itself - got to try it with basil!
September, 09 2011at 02:07 pm
This looks unbelievable! How did you know that Bloody Mary's are my favorite game-day beverage :) Go Chargers!
Aggie says:
September, 09 2011at 06:58 pm
I love bloody mary's!! I have to start making my own, the sodium content in the pre-mixed ones are outrageous! Yummy addition of basil leaves!!
Eric says:
September, 10 2011at 07:47 pm
I made these today. Unbelievable!!
marla says:
September, 12 2011at 10:45 pm
Fun cocktail for game day!
sweetsugarbelle says:
September, 18 2011at 05:14 am
Changed my *mind

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