The Bloody Mary is a classic brunch cocktail and perfect for the holiday entertaining season.  When I host, I love to make my guests feel at home by putting them to work.  No, I don’t mean doing the dishes:) But I may ask them to help themselves to the bar! People love options with a little direction.  A well built Bloody Mary Bar is a beautiful addition to any buffet and gathering and will kick the day off with a hop in your step. Here are some of the things we love to include:

• A great mix and a delicious vodka
• Roasted jumbo shrimp
• Oysters on the half shell
• Mini cheeseburger sliders
• Cured meats (salami, prosciutto, sausage)
• Crispy bacon strips
• Large cubes of cheddar
• Slim Jims
• Pickles
• Olives
• Deviled eggs
• Pickled aparagus
• Crispy chicken wings
• Classics like celery, lemon, lime, cucumber and cherry tomatoes

More is more! Just like the kids love to build and decorate a gingerbread house, the “big kids” will love the fun of assembling this festive libation. Cheers!