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Virgin Mary Drink: The Non-Alcoholic Bloody Mary That Actually Tastes Good

A Virgin Mary is a Bloody Mary without the vodka. Most recipes just tell you to skip the alcohol and change nothing else. That gives you a drink that tastes thin and flat. A Virgin Mary needs more ...

Bloody Mary with Gin: The Red Snapper Recipe

Can you make a Bloody Mary with gin? Yes. Should you? Also yes. A Bloody Mary with gin is called a Red Snapper. It predates the vodka version by decades, and the botanicals in gin arguably go with ...

Red Beer Recipe - Beer and Tomato Juice

I hated red beer the first time I tried it. I moved to Nebraska, became a reluctant Husker fan, and got handed a red beer at a tailgate. It tasted like someone had ruined both a perfectly good be...

Bloody Mary Calories: The Complete Breakdown

A standard Bloody Mary has about 165 to 220 calories. That's less than most craft cocktails and comparable to a glass of wine. The calorie count varies based on three things: your mix, your pour si...

The Best Bloody Mary Mix, Ranked by a Guy Who Makes One

  Updated for 2017. Think of the best bloody mary you’ve ever had. An extraordinary sensory experience for your taste buds, and a righteously good way to start your day. This trip down “what the h...

Bloody Mary Seasoning

You search "bloody mary seasoning" expecting a simple answer. Instead, you find two completely different products: dry spice blends in jars and liquid concentrates in bottles. They're not interchan...

Michelada Mix

What is michelada mix? It's the seasoned, spicy base you add to beer to make a michelada. Think of it like a flavor concentrate that transforms a plain lager into something savory, tangy, and refre...

Key Lime Rimmer: A Savory-Citrus Rim Salt That Breaks the Rules

Most rim salts do one thing. Plain salt for margaritas. Celery salt for bloody marys. Maybe some Tajín if you're feeling adventurous. The Key Lime Rimmer doesn't fit neatly into any of these catego...

Lime Salt

Lime salt is a blend of citrus zest and salt that coats the rim of cocktails like margaritas, palomas, and ranch water. It adds a bright, tangy punch that complements tequila-based drinks better ...

Virgin Mojito Recipe: The Best Non-Alcoholic Mojito Mocktail

At Stu's Kitchen, we think a good drink is something you make and share, with or without alcohol. The mojito is a good example. You muddle it, you adjust it to taste, and it works just as well as a...