Bloody Mary Infusion Mix

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Now, this is a fun do ahead mixture for the most amazing Bloody Mary's.   I always have an extra "pickle jar"of this mixture in the freezer awaiting those special occasions
 when we have a fun brunch with bloody marys.

 

This drink  brings such sweet memories of my eldest daughter's wedding.  She choose to be married on the bank of the River, (lol, that's what my son-in-law calls it "The River") this is where they go each year with numerous other friends and their families to have fun with their boats and other river craft.

  They set up huge tent picnic areas and 
just enjoy great company and water fun. 

 My daughter and her sweet hubby choose to be married at this time of the year when all their friends would be in attendance  and then have fun in the sun.  (Yes, I wore a bathing suit to my daughter's wedding, lol.) 

 They were married early in the morning on the bank of the river and we made these and served the guests Bloody Mary's.  

 Now this is known as the drink of "The River" and

 we are the parents that brought 

pickle jars of liquor to the wedding,  Lol. 

 Oh yes, we are total CLASS!  

It was one of the sweetest and the most beautiful weddings I have ever been too. Yes, it still brings tears to my eyes.

Now for the great Recipe!

Bloody Mary Infusion Mix

3 quart container (pickle jar)

1 1/2 lbs Poblanos Chiles

1 1/2 lbs Red bell Peppers

 1 lb Onions, cut into 1" slices

 1 Cucumber, cut in half, 

lengthwise and peeled

2 Chipotle chiles

1 clove garlic, cut in half

2 stalks of celery

6 cups of vodka

Place poblano chiles, bell peppers, onion slices and cucumber on  stovetop grill or they can be grilled outside over hot coals

Grill until chiles and peppers are blacken and onion and cucumber are browned, remove from grill. 

 Place peppers and chiles in a paper bag and twist to close.  This will let them steam and make the skins easier to remove.  After the chiles and peppers are cool, remove stems, seeds and skin. (you might wish to use plastic gloves)

Place all your grilled veggies in your jar along with the garlic, chipotle chiles, garlic and celery.  Pour in the vodka.  (I just made a half jar)

Let this set in a cool dark place for a week before using, I usually place mine in the fridge.  Can be stored in this manner for up to a month. After that, I remove the veggies and freeze the liquid.

When ready, fill a glass with ice, add a shot or two of the infused vodka and fill your glass with tomato juice (I use V-8 just cause I like it:).  Stir and add a little sea salt and black pepper on top.

The peppers and chiles give this Bloody Mary what we call a "bite" (taste of spicy or heat) . It's just perfect! 
Enjoy!

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