"Mary's Spicy Cocktail Served with Preserved Shrimp"
In the cinematic masterpiece, District 9, aliens resembling crustaceans are confined in Johannesburg. Catch these alien oppressed souls in captivity with a refreshing Bloody Mary cocktail, adorned with pickled prawns. This recipe is exclusively for our "Best Picture Cocktails" series.
Bloody Mary with Pickled Prawns: A Creative Twist on the Classic
Want to add an original touch to your Bloody Marys? Introduce pickled prawns as garnish – a twist that echoes the creative liberties afforded in contemporary mixology. While the origins of the Bloody Mary are shrouded in the mists of time, one thing is certain – this revamped favorite will stir conversations!
Scrumptious Bloody Mary with Pickled Prawns Recipe and Alternatives
Creativity is the key when crafting Bloody Marys, and pickled prawns dare to challenge the traditional escabeche. Below is a simplified take on how you can incorporate this marine charm into your cocktail repertoire:
Simple, Enchanting Bloody Mary with Pickled Prawns
Ingredients:- Bloody Mary Mix: - 1 large can of low-sodium tomato juice - 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon celery salt - 1 teaspoon garlic salt - Black pepper, freshly ground - Tabasco sauce, to taste- Garnishes: - Pickled prawns - Celery sticks - Lemon wedges
Instructions:
- Prepare the Bloody Mary Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the tomato juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce until well blended. Chill before serve.
- Prepare Glasses: Moisten the rim of your glass with lemon juice, then coat in a salt mixture (consisting of equal parts celery salt and kosher salt).
- Assemble the Cocktails: Fill glasses with ice, add 2 ounces of vodka, and fill with the prepared Bloody Mary mix.
- Garnish: Top with pickled prawns, celery sticks, lemon wedges, and a cherry for good measure.
Swaps and Substitutes
- Pickle-Infused Twist: For added tanginess, incorporate pickle juice into the mix and use pickle-infused vodka. Hankering for something lighter? Swap the tomato juice for Clamato.
- Spice it Up: Tweak the heat by upping the amount of Tabasco or using a variety of hot sauces like Sriracha.
- Bloody Maria: Replace vodka with tequila for a smoky, Spanish-inspired flair.
Crafting Pickled Prawns – Nailing the Basics
To craft your own pickled prawns, you can begin with a straightforward recipe like Old Bay Pickled Shrimp:
- Shrimp submerged in a delightful mixture consisting of vinegar, lemon juice, onion chunks, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and garlic – the result: a sharp, seafood-imbued flavor that harmonizes beautifully with your Bloody Mary mix.
- The Bloody Mary with Pickled Prawns, a creative twist on the classic, adds an original touch to your cocktails, echoing the innovative spirit of contemporary mixology, as seen in the movie District 9's depiction of crustacean-like aliens.
- In the "Best Picture Cocktails" series, this revamped Bloody Mary recipe yields a scrumptious beverage, with pickled prawns as garnish, that stirs conversations and challenges traditional escabeche.
- To nail the basics of crafting pickled prawns, one can follow the Old Bay Pickled Shrimp recipe, creating a sharp, seafood-infused flavor that harmonizes perfectly with the Bloody Mary mix, mirroring the harmony found in the creative blending of cultures and flavors in District 9.
