The Best Build Your Own Thanksgiving Bloody Mary Bar
When it comes to Sunday brunch, I consider myself an expert. After all, a warm breakfast, mimosas and bloody mary's, and catching up with my friends and family are a few of my favorite things. With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, prepping for a fabulous brunch with a build-your-own bloody bar only seems natural.
The Presentation
If you're a southern gal or guy, you know southern style is all about silver. I used these lovely silver and pewter pieces to give my bar a southern flair. In addition, don't be afraid to use pieces you already have on hand, like these crystal low ball glasses.
For presentation and functionality, I crushed iced using my blender and popped a few shrimp on top. The key to a good presentation is visibility. Make sure to keep things simple and include just enough options - too many and the bar might come off a tad overwhelming.
The Mixins
Let's be honest - your bloody mary bar is only as good as your mix and vodka. I picked up this all-natural mix from Charleston Mix and it's become a favorite in our household.
The Toppings
When it comes to building a Bloody Mary bar, go with finger foods. Stock your bar with things like gherkin pickles, shrimp, lemons and limes, olives, peppers, bacon or charcuterie meat. You could even add a small plate coated with a salty mix for the rim of the drink or pre-salt the glass rims yourself.
To keep too many fingers from touching the fixin's use some cute cocktail picks.
How good does this bloody look? Is your mouth watering yet?
Will you be adding a Bloody Mary bar to your next get together?
Let me know if you do, and don’t forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram!
