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Mary Modena is the Bloody Mary upgrade that you need

Cristine Struble
Cristine Struble

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Looking for a new Bloody Mary recipe, try the Mary Modena.

On National Bloody Mary Day, a new Bloody Mary recipe is a must. Luckily the Mary Modena is that cocktail that will have you falling in love with the classic cocktail in a whole new way. One sip will make you appreciate this elevated sip.

For many people, the Bloody Mary is the classic brunch cocktail. Somehow it just seems permissible to have some vodka in the morning when it is paired with some tomato juice and a few tasty garnishes.

Over the years, many chefs and mixologists have upgraded the Bloody Mary recipe by piling the cocktail glass high with garnishes. Instead of just a piece of celery, olive or even slice of lemon, garnishes included shrimp, meat sticks or even a chicken wing. Some cocktails went even bigger with a slider or even a whole chicken.

While a Bloody Mary can be a food and beverage, shouldn’t the beverage be the focus? Recently, Two Michelin-Star Chef Michael White partnered with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena to a new version of a Bloody Mary recipe that puts the focus on flavor.

In this Bloody Mary recipe, there is a generous pour of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP. That robust flavor highlights the fresh tomato juice. With a touch of Worcestershire sauce and celery bitters, you won’t need all the other garnishes to appreciate this cocktail.

Here’s how to make a new Bloody Mary recipe, the Mary Modena.

“Mary Modena”

Bloody Mary with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena by Chef Michael White

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup vodka
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
  • 1 tablespoon prepared jarred horseradish
  • 1 tsp Tabasco
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ freshly squeezed lemon
  • Dash of Celery Bitters
  • Dash of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients. Stir to blend thoroughly.

While many people turn to a Bloody Mary Mix, adding the Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP creates a more flavorful cocktail. The flavor become more robust. Unlike just adding many other ingredients, the depth of flavor is more nuanced. It is quite enjoyable. Even that little change will make a huge difference in the enjoyment of the Bloody Mary.

Toast to Bloody Mary Day with a new Bloody Mary recipe. Add some Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP and appreciate the flavor that a Bloody Mary can offer.

What is your best Bloody Mary recipe? What garnish do you like on this cocktail?

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble has been a highly regarded food journalist for over 10 years. From food trends to traveling the world for the must try cuisine, Cristine appreciates that food and culture are always intertwined. Covering chef interviews to the food innovations, she uses her extensive knowledge to bring people together around the love of a great meal. Many of Cristine's articles have been featured in various industry publications, television commercials, and food brand websites. Over the past several years, she has been named a top 10 food and travel journalist by media publications and is considered an authority within the food journalism niche. Follow her on social media at @StrublePublications or @CristineStruble to check out what is on her plate, food travel discovery, and fun adventures. Her complete writing portfolio can be found at https://authory.com/CristineStruble.