Friday, June 28, 2013

Taco Style Bloody Mary with Jalapeno Vodka

 To Make the Vodka

Split a large jalapeno pepper in half and remove the seeds. Place into a 26 ounce jar with a tight fitting lid. Pour 26 ounces of vodka over all. Cover and leave for one week before using.

To make the Bloody Mary

 Ingredients
  • a little sea salt and creole seasoning to rim the glass (optional)
  • 1 and a 1/2 ounces of jalapeno vodka
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • a few shakes hot sauce
  • the juice of half a lime
  • 1/2 tsp horseradish
  • 1/4 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1 cup tomato juice
Directions
  1.  Put all of the ingredients into a shaker. Shake well and pour over ice.
  2. Garnish with cocktail meatballs and avocado on skewers,
Cocktail Taco Meatballs

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup crushed taco flavoured tortilla chips
  • 1 tbsp salsa
Directions
  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. 
  2. Roll into small cocktail sized meatballs (1/2 inch in diameter)
  3. Place onto a parchment covered baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.