Frugal Foodie Mama: bloody mary recipe

Friday, June 9, 2017

10 Weekend Brunch-worthy Cocktails

Raise a glass to the weekend with one of these 10 Weekend Brunch-worthy Cocktails...

Raise a glass to the weekend with one of these 10 Weekend Brunch-worthy Cocktails. From tasty twists on the classics to unique concoctions that are sure to kick you out of that brunch cocktail rut!


If you ask me, the weekends were just made for brunching. For starters, you don't have to get up early to enjoy brunch. You can sleep in AND still get to enjoy the best of breakfast & lunch. And when I think of a weekend brunch, I also picture inviting a few friends over and sharing plates of bacon, pancakes, & made to order omelettes. In fact, there is nothing I love more than preparing a tasty brunch spread at home on a Saturday or Sunday morning and kicking back with a brunch-worthy cocktail.

I know that when most of us think of brunchy cocktails that Bloody Marys & mimosas usually come to mind. And while I have definitely included a few unique twists on both of these classic libations in this collection of weekend brunch-worthy cocktails, there are also a few boozy concoctions featured below that are sure to kick you out of that brunch cocktail rut. It isn't all about the vodka & champagne, folks! Tequila, gin, Kahlua, & even beer are the stars of some of the tasty cocktail recipes you will find below. 

Ready to get your brunch on this weekend? ;) Let's get you started with this collection of 10 Weekend Brunch-worthy Cocktails... 

Friday, April 21, 2017

Antipasto Bloody Mary

Inspired by a favorite Italian appetizer, this Antipasto Bloody Mary is a tasty twist on the classic brunch cocktail...



Inspired by a favorite Italian appetizer, this Antipasto Bloody Mary is a tasty twist on the classic brunch cocktail.


This post was created in partnership with Drizly as part of their Top Shelf Blogger program. All opinions expressed below are 100% my own.







When it comes to weekend brunches, I am a Bloody Mary gal all the way. Sure, I can sip on a mimosa or a screwdriver, but you put a Bloody Mary bar in front me and I am in heaven. I think that Bloody Mary bars have to be like the best ever addition to a brunch menu- am I right? 





While the bartender shakes up your Bloody Mary to your spice & heat preference, you can peruse all the delicious ways that you can top your cocktail. From the traditional olives & celery stalks, to thick cut bacon slices, pickles, cocktail onions, and more, you can create a cocktail and a snack all in one. And if you ask me those are the best Bloody Marys- the ones that come with a built-in snack. ;)





This Antipasto Bloody Mary recipe that I am sharing with you all today is inspired by my love for Bloody Mary bars and after one of my favorite Italian appetizers, an antipasto platter. 





Traditional antipasto platters are the Italian version of a charcuterie board. They are usually brimming with hard cured Italian meats like salami, pepperoni, & proscuitto, olives, various peppers, and fresh mozzarella. With this Antipasto Bloody Mary, you get the cocktail with a bonus personal sized antipasto snack skewered right on top.... 






Thursday, October 10, 2013

Basil & Garlic Bloody Mary

The traditional Bloody Mary gets a little sophisticated & flavorful twist with a super simple basil & garlic infused vodka...
The traditional Bloody Mary gets a little sophisticated & flavorful twist with a super simple basil & garlic infused vodka.

Football season is in full swing, folks! 
Some of you are fans.  Some of you are crazy fans.... like you start bleeding a color other than red when your favorite team hits the field.
And some of you all could care less. 
But I think we can all say that we are fans of tailgating and football parties and the tasty foods and drinks that those little get-togethers entail. Am I right? ;)

Football game mornings used to always mean bloody marys to start the day.  I mean, you know... like years ago they did.
But I still like to partake in the occasional bloody mary on a crisp football game morning.