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Tailgating Bloodies

This is the ULTIMATE Bloody Mary for tailgating, brunch, you-name-it!  Zing Zang is doctored with a little Old Bay, horseradish & celery seed, then refrigerated.  Skewers of grilled shrimp & olives, bacon, celery, pickled veggies & lime make this cocktail a meal in itself!  Cheers!

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Tailgating Bloodies
Author: Lisa Newsome
Recipe type: Cocktails/Game Day Fare/Brunch
Prep time:  10 minutes
Cook time:  10 minutes
Total time:  20 minutes
Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • horseradish
  • celery seed
  • 1 bottle Tito's Vodka
  • 18 large shrimp
  • 18 large pimento-stuffed olives
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 6 stalks celery
  • pickled anything
  • 1 lime
  • 1 bottle Tito's Vodka
Instructions
  1. Add Old Bay Seasoning, horseradish & celery seeds to taste to the bottle of Zing Zang. Shake vigorously & refrigerate. Put the bottle of vodka in the freezer.
  2. Preheat your grill or use a grilling pan. Peel the shrimp, then grill on both sides till done, about 2-3 minutes total. Grill the bacon till crispy.
  3. Skewer the shrimp & olives together, starting with the shrimp & ending with an olive.
  4. To assemble, fill 6 large mason jars or another glass with ice. Add 1 shrimp-olive skewer per glass. Add 2 slices bacon, 1 celery stalk, pickled veggies & a lime wedge to the rim.
  5. Pour Zing Zang into each glass until ¾ full. Add vodka & gently stir. Serve immediately.
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