I received the bottle of Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix as a gift from the company, However all of my fabulous thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
The world is falling in love with Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix! It has layers of rich, smokey, perfectly spiced, flavors that come alive in your mouth!
The Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco is a massive event with foods and beverages from all over the world! As I wandered the enormous rooms filled with tasty items, I grabbed a sample from Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix and stopped in my tracks!
Bloody Mary Mixer
As a general rule of thumb, I don’t use premade mixers. I tend to find them flat and dull. They lack depth as well as character. I am also quite picky about how my Bloody Mary tastes. I don’t want it to be plain, but I don’t want it to overwhelm me with heat. Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix is a beautiful balance that fits my palate perfectly!
I turned back to the booth to see what I was tasting and saw that people all around me were doing the same thing! They took a sip, declared how much they liked it and, went back to the booth to chat with the owners and find out how to buy more!
I stepped up to grab a business card, and Marc Nadeau, one of the creators of Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix shared with me how his wife, Laurie and he created the mix from fresh, California tomatoes and his smoker. I tend to get enthusiastic when something is amazing, and by the end of our talk, he’d given me a bottle to take home. Of course, I had to do a review! I was able to meet Laurie as well. I went back to see if she was available and chatted with her for a moment. They are such cool people! They are the type of folks that you could see yourself befriending.
Incredibly easy and awesome Bloody Mary!
I encourage you to check out the website! There are recipes for chili, spareribs and many other delicious dishes that have the Smokin’ Mary Smoked Bloody Mary Mix!
I followed the recipe on the website and added a tasty garnish! I used celery, thick cut pepper bacon and yummy, blue cheese stuffed, olives.
Even after the New York style pizza is set on the table, the Boiler Room in Logan Square still feels like Chicago. It’s a popular neighborhood hangout where locals and hipsters converge to enjoy the food, the craft beer, and the always flowing, Jameson whiskey.
The price point at the Boiler Room is very affordable and the fare is both exciting and unique. There are appetizers, including fried cheese balls and hummus as well as a variety of salads. There are full-size pizzas as well as small plates. Do yourself a favor and get the mac and cheese! Tuesday night is vegan night so you can get your vegan pizza on! There are more than 15 specialty pizzas or you can always build your own. The favorite special is the PB&J, which stands for Pizza, Beer, and Jameson. Get a giant slice of pizza, a PBR tall boy and a shot of Jameson for $10.00.
The Boiler Room has cocktails that make me want to dance on the tables. Not because of the alcohol, but because they taste so great! he Old Dutch Mule is a fabulous twist on the Moscow Mule! And the Magic School Bus is unforgettable! For dessert, get and vanilla Jameson soft serve Icecream! It is fantastic and it’s the perfect way to end a great meal.
Next time you find yourself in Chicago, make sure to stop by the 