Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsIronwood Kitchen & CocktailsGulf Coast Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Gulf Coast Oysters On The Half Shell Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

½ Dozen, Citrus Vodka Mignonette, Bloody Mary Cocktail

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Method

Prepare the Mignonette

  1. 1

    Make the Mignonette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, vodka, lemon juice, minced shallot, black pepper, and salt. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

Prepare the Oysters

  1. 2

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully shuck the fresh Gulf Coast oysters and place them on a serving platter, ensuring they remain on their half shell.

Prepare the Bloody Mary Cocktail

  1. 3

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a shaker, combine tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, celery salt, and black pepper. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.

  2. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish the Bloody Mary with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge.

Serve

  1. 5

    Presentation

    Serve the oysters chilled on the half shell, accompanied by the citrus vodka mignonette and the Bloody Mary cocktail.

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