Big Breakfast

It happens every time our family is together... we eat. A long-standing tradition is Big Breakfast. Though the dishes served vary from event to event, there are a few staples. Cheese grits, biscuits, sausage gravy, and Bloody Marys. I had a recent request for my Bloody Mary recipe, so someone else must be having in a breakfast bunch over the Thanksgiving weekend. Mimosas will also be available here, but for the "tailgate" types, here is my concoction. It really morphs into a mini-salad with all of the vitamin A and antioxidants packed into it with the tomato juice, citrus juice, and veggies. Any leftover can go right into your next pot of soup. For the virginal types, just leave out the vodka and enjoy the nutrition. Nevermind if we have all the fun.

Tailgate Bloody Marys 

from Birmingham Jr. League

1-46 oz. tomato juice                                                            

1 tsp. salt                                    

5 Tbsp. Worcestershire

1-46 oz. can V-8 juice (Zing Zang is my favorite)                                                          

1 tsp. black pepper                        

8-10 drops Tabasco (opt)

½ cup fresh lemon juice                                                            

2 tsp. celery seed                                    

vodka to taste (opt)

¼ cup fresh lime juice                                                            

1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish            

Garnishes: Celery stalks with leaves, marinated green beans, marinated carrots (Kroger or Harris Teeter), lemon and lime wedges, large green olives

 

Combine first nine ingredients. Add Tabasco, if desired. Refrigerate up to 48 hrs.

Just before serving, pour vodka into individual glasses and add mix.