Autumnal Bliss Bloody Mary
This bloody mary recipe incorporates the best of the late growing season with a pumpkin-infused vodka & a garnish of venison sausage, smoked Gouda, Brussels sprouts and sautéed squash. Get more of Greg’s bloody mary tips & recipes at BestBloodyMaryRecipe.com.
Ingredients
Pumpkin-Allspice Vodka Infusion
1 quart vodka of choice
2 to 3 wedges of a small pie pumpkin
6 to 10 allspice cloves
Drink
5 ounces fresh tomato juice
1 ounce organic vegetable broth
1 ounce pumpkin-allspice infused vodka
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
⅛ tsp. ground cayenne pepper powder
⅛ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
Pinch of celery salt
Garnish
1-inch cube of venison sausage
1-inch cube sauteed squash
1-inch cube smoked Gouda cheese
1 steamed or pickled Brussels sprout
Directions
To prepare pumpkin-allspice infused vodka: Fill a one-quart mason jar with fresh pumpkin wedges, vodka and allspice cloves. Seal and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 days.
To prepare the bloody mary: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Grind fresh black pepper over the ice and add all drink ingredients. Shake the drink to thoroughly to chill and mix. Pour into a pint glass, grind two more turns of black pepper. Garnish with skewer of venison sausage, smoked Gouda, Brussels sprout and sauteed squash.
Suggestions
Chase with a nice, dark porter or other seasonal brew.
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