Bloody Duchess Recipe
housemade bloody mary mix, Haku vodka, crispy spam, olives
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Ingredients
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Bloody Mary Mix (makes ~4 cocktails)
Cocktails & Garnish (per cocktail)
Crispy Spam Garnish (makes ~8 slices)
Skewer (for olives & Spam)
Method
Bloody Mary Mix (makes ~4 cocktails)
Combine
In a large pitcher or bowl, pour 4 cups tomato juice and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice.
Season
Add 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon celery salt, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar.
Adjust
Whisk thoroughly to combine. If the mix is too thick or intensely flavored, stir in up to 1/4 cup cold water a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired balance and consistency. Taste and adjust lemon, hot sauce or salt to preference.
Chill
Cover and refrigerate the mix for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. The mix can be stored in the refrigerator up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Crispy Spam Garnish (makes ~8 slices)
Prepare Spam
Open the 12 oz can of Spam and remove the block. Using a sharp knife, slice the Spam crosswise into 8 even slices (about 1/4"–1/3" thick).
Crisp
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and swirl to coat. When shimmering, add Spam slices in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned and crisp at the edges.
Season & Drain
Remove browned slices to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with a little freshly ground black pepper. Let cool slightly; slices will crisp further as they cool.
Optional oven finish
For extra crispness, transfer pan-fried slices to a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes.
Skewer & Garnish
Build the Bloody Duchess (per cocktail)
Rim the glass (optional)
Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a tall glass and dip the rim in coarse salt or celery salt to coat lightly.
Fill with ice
Fill the prepared glass with 1 cup of cubed ice.
Pour
Add 2 oz Haku vodka over the ice, then pour 4 oz of the chilled Bloody Mary mix into the glass.
Stir
Gently stir once or twice to integrate vodka and mix without over-diluting.