Grilled Bloody Mary

June 28, 2018
Drinks,Recipes

Not a single meal comes even close to challenging brunch atop the mighty meal hierarchy. Brunch has all the best parts of breakfast: namely eggs, coffee, and bacon, yet without the early wakeup call. Not to mention, brunch is a social event and cocktails are often involved! What’s not to love?! As you know, this summer I’ve challenged myself to get out of the house and enjoy time outdoors with friends and family. What better way to start than with brunch! Baby steps. Did I mention there’d be cocktails? 😛

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Erica’s backyard here in Oakland is our go-to hangout during these warm summer months. We love getting our little Honestly family together for gatherings amongst the redwoods and the oaks. Of course, the grill is a must. Speaking of which, for today’s cocktail I wanted to feature my new favorite summer cocktail: Grilled Bloody Marys! Hangar 1 Vodka has always been my go-to for Bloody Marys. It has the depth to hold up in a busy cocktail like a Bloody Mary, without being harsh. Like I said, brunch is a social occasion, and Hangar 1 is always a crowd pleaser.

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If you aren’t familiar with Hangar 1 Vodka, I highly recommend booking a distillery tour at their gorgeous Alameda distillery. It’s worth the trip in and of itself, but I always enjoying swinging by the Alameda Point Antiques Faire (2 minutes away) for some shopping and heading over to Hangar 1 for a tour and a tasting.

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Even sipped on its own, there’s a freshness to the Hangar 1 Straight Vodka, which naturally lends itself to seasonal produce . . . and in this case, tomatoes. Around these parts, summer = tomato season. Let me tell you, if you’ve never charred a tomato over an open flame, maybe for a sauce/salsa, or in this case a cocktail mixer, then you’ve been seriously missing out. To finish off my Bloody Mary mix I tossed in some grilled poblano, grilled spring onion, and a grilled lemon.

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While our Bloody Mary mix was chilling in the fridge, it was time for the garnishes. We grilled asparagus, green beans, cherry tomatoes, jalapeños, spring onions, and lemon wheels. If making at home, feel free to use whatever seasonal produce is available to you. That’s what’s so great about Bloody Marys – you can really personalize them.

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Considering that the grill was preoccupied with cocktail ingredients, we kept it simple with the food and constructed a bountiful bagel platter. The whole meal was full of vibrant, fresh, seasonal produce – from grill to glass, and table to belly :). Now that’s what summer is all about! In fact, I think another Bloody Mary brunch is in order . . . Fourth of July weekend anyone? 😉

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Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

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Grilled Bloody Mary | HonestlyYUM (honestlyyum.com) #cocktails #grilling #recipes #bloodymary #vodka

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Grilled Bloody Mary

What's better than brunch? Why . . . brunch with Grilled Bloody Marys, of course! Grilled tomatoes, chiles, citrus, and Hangar 1 Vodka make for a delightfully savory Bloody Mary you're sure to love.
Servings: 1 cocktail

INGREDIENTS

Grilled Bloody Mary Mix

Cocktail

INSTRUCTIONS

Grilled Bloody Mary Mix

  1. Toss the tomatoes and poblanos in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Halve the lemon and spring onion and do the same.
  2. Light your grill and set to a medium high flame. Once the grill is heated, add the tomatoes, poblano, onion, and lemon (flesh side down) directly onto the grill. Grill until charred, turning occasionally. Ingredients will cook at different rates.
  3. Once fully charred, remove each ingredient from the grill. While still warm, peel the skin from the poblano. Add the poblano, the tomatoes (skin on), and the onion to a blender. Top with the charred lemon juice from the grilled lemon, and puree until smooth. Season to taste. Pour into a pitcher or other container, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill.

Cocktail

  1. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip into smoked salt. Fill the glass with ice and then add the vodka. Add the grilled Bloody Mary mix, and any of the toppings you prefer. Stir to combine. Top with grilled veggies and other garnishes. Enjoy!

(Photography by HonestlyYUM. This post is sponsored by Hangar 1 Vodka. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep HonestlyYUM shaking & baking!! Opinions are our own.)

Conversation

This spread is INSANE! Such a gorgeous gathering with perfect flavors and seasonal bounty. I’m still waiting on my tomato plants to ripen, but when they do, I’ll be making these beautiful Bloody Marys.

These photos, this brunch, this COCKTAIL, are all so beautiful! Let’s get together for brunch?? I want in.

This entire shoot is INCREDIBLY beautiful! And I am a huge bloody mary fan, so this is going on our list!

HANGAR! As I kill my iPhone. I digress. Standing O! Can’t wait to try !

Just when you think the drink post can’t get any better, let alone the other previous Bloody Mary honestly yum posts … BAM!!! The legend Todd Wagner goes game set match check mate grand slam ballgame over once again! This is amazing! And w Hanger! Nice touch!!!

Haha – you’re making me blush! Thanks Adam!! Just another reason to keep the tomato plants growing strong! xo

These photos and drinks are off-the-charts gorgeous!! Love Hangar 1 vodka and I can imagine the depth it adds to these drinks along with charred sweet tomatoes, peppers, and onions, and a tower of garnishes. Just stunning!

holy mary!! i cannot wait to make this and could only hope it turns out even somewhat close to the drink in these pics.

Thanks Nicole! Yes, please give them a try, and tell me what you think. 🙂

Tremendous! I’ve never seen such a thing. A bloody mary I certainly have come across but nothing as beautiful and rich as this.

Thanks Allen! Haha, it’s always fun making Bloody Marys – allows me to get creative 🙂

Ok. First, foremost, a well crafted bloody mary is one of the best things..ever. The end. And these look simply amazing. I would never, ever have thought about grilling the veggies, then popping them into a drink. Genius! And once again Todd, your photography is incredible. An artist at the top of his craft!

Second, I have been to Hangar 1 and yessirreebob, that is a great tour, a great tasting room. If you find yourself in/around the East Bay, do a favor and head to Hangar 1. You won’t be disappointed!

Thank you so much, Homer! Appreciate you stopping by as always. Yes, Bloody Marys are the BEST…and Hangar is definitely the way to go!

Just wondering if Yum! has its drone delivery service up and running for the World Cup knockout rounds. Would *LOVE* a few of these for the matches!

Sorry Homer! Maybe by the next World Cup we’ll have that up and running for ya. LOL.

Totally love the idea of breaking out the grill for brunch in the summer! And poblanos in a Bloody Mary mix?? Amazing!

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