Bloody Berry

Most unique twists on a Bloody Mary recipe have something to do with the alcohol involved, the seasonings or the garnishes. A truly creative take on the drink, however, is when you switch out the standard tomato juice for delicious berries.

Remember, anything that’s good with tomatoes may be even better with berries, from salad to gazpacho to salsas – to cocktails! I step up a mojito or a mule with muddled berries – adding surprising depth and flavor to the drink, and the berry sweetness allows me to skip the simple syrup.

The cocktail also gets added cool, refreshing flavor from cucumber and fresh parsley, and a small kick from horseradish and hot sauce.

Cutco’s Trimmer is my cocktail knife of choice. It aids with coarsely chopping the cucumber and is great for slicing the limes for adding to the drink and for garnishing.

This Bloody Berry is the perfect answer for those that would love to enjoy the cocktail – but just don’t love tomato juice, and certainly not in a cocktail.

Minus the vodka, it becomes a delightful refreshing mocktail. Fresh herbs and lime come into play, too, for a freshness statement, and the horseradish and P.S. Flavor!™ Chili Lime for a “wake-up-the-taste-buds” punch! Of course, you can customize the drinks to your liking with a range of the amount you use.

The final flourish is rimming the glasses with another taste of Chili Lime, adding a slight and delicious tingle to each sip – bringing you back for one more!. Cheers!