tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post1509009798704523410..comments2024-03-17T05:47:35.079-07:00Comments on Benito's Wine Reviews: Benito vs. the Cocktail: Tomatillo Bloody MaryBenitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-58030821859941285782010-02-03T08:00:22.157-08:002010-02-03T08:00:22.157-08:00Joe,
Given the Southwestern sound of the ingredie...Joe,<br /><br />Given the Southwestern sound of the ingredients, I contemplated using tequila instead of vodka. But I thought it would be best to evaluate the drink when made strictly according to the recipe. <br /><br />I'll never understand the economics of wheatgrass juice. I've never seen anyone purchase it, just retailers begging people to try a little sample cup. I'm not saying nobody buys it, and I really don't have anything against the stuff. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-57171396368677827912010-02-03T07:11:57.620-08:002010-02-03T07:11:57.620-08:00Benito,
I don't like bloody marys either (I t...Benito,<br /><br />I don't like bloody marys either (I think it stems from an event with a bottle of Barton's, a giant Sam's 1.5 gallon V8, and a 2 gallon pre-mix of BM's back in college; intended to drink over several days).<br /><br />This, however, looks good. But, you're right. Maybe without the vodka. For some reason, it's the vodka-vegetable combo that just rubs me the wrong way with Marys. So, vodka being a critical ingredient, it may be fair to say that I'll never like them.<br /><br />Oh, and I still take the damn wheat grass shot at the smoothie bar. It does not impress the girl. I'm not a very impressive specimen to start.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188665746443591632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-59950892015654845672010-02-03T06:45:28.330-08:002010-02-03T06:45:28.330-08:00Kimberly,
I suppose without the vodka it is prett...Kimberly,<br /><br />I suppose without the vodka it is pretty healthy. I tried a bit with some corn chips and yes, it did make a lovely green salsa. <br /><br />Fredric,<br /><br />As long as I'm on my Andy Rooney rant here, places tend to oversalt their Bloody Marys. A little bit brings out the tomato flavor, but then they add a good pour of olive brine and salt the rim for good measure. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-456114461155494342010-02-03T04:23:08.965-08:002010-02-03T04:23:08.965-08:00Thanks for taking the hit for us. Bloody Marys can...Thanks for taking the hit for us. Bloody Marys can be soothing at brunch, sort of, but the drink has gotten way out of hand with various vegetable blandishments and garnishes. There's an air of desperation about them.fredric koeppelhttp://www.biggerthanyourhead.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-12333818371783982652010-02-02T20:07:49.967-08:002010-02-02T20:07:49.967-08:00That looks waaaayyy too healthy to taste good. Me...That looks waaaayyy too healthy to taste good. Methinks it would make an outstanding soup, however!<br />Kudos to you for actually making this and drinking it. Now I won't feel compelled to! : )Kimberlyhttp://wineandwalnuts.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-61011514954567515182010-02-02T18:46:39.641-08:002010-02-02T18:46:39.641-08:00Sam,
I finally Googled the restaurant and discove...Sam,<br /><br />I finally Googled the restaurant and discovered that yes, it's actually available there. Others have taken pictures of it but I didn't see any actual reviews of the beverage. <br /><br />I'm more than happy to be proven wrong on this one, but most Bloody Marys rely on a base of tomato juice--ripe red tomatoes are practically just bags of liquid anyway. Here, there's just a lot of solid vegetable matter combined with flavors that are weird to imbibe. Even if you blend it forever it's still more like salsa than a drink. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-43541305331538542582010-02-02T18:35:33.422-08:002010-02-02T18:35:33.422-08:00I love pickle juice....which might explain a lot. ...I love pickle juice....which might explain a lot. That Tomatillo Bloody Mary just looks vile and I am going to try and get over there to see if it indeed on the menu, doubt I would order one but still. I love a great Bloody Mary, that's a lie, I love all Bloody Mary's but they are a bit like having meal.Samantha Duganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214278596698698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-25629273964959284862010-02-02T17:40:14.508-08:002010-02-02T17:40:14.508-08:00Angela,
I had a lot of leftover green Bloody Mary...Angela,<br /><br />I had a lot of leftover green Bloody Mary, so I strained it overnight and re-evaluated it as a clear liquid to remove any texture issues. Nope, still about as pleasant as drinking the pickle brine straight from the jar. <br /><br />The green tomato/tomatillo/cucumber part is one thing. The serrano pepper/garlic/cilantro really hammer it into your head that this is a salsa, not something you should be drinking straight. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />BenitoBenitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642446480589939085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10338337.post-13566698408769896922010-02-02T17:07:19.950-08:002010-02-02T17:07:19.950-08:00I'm not a Bloody Mary fan either. Maybe this w...I'm not a Bloody Mary fan either. Maybe this would work better if you went through the process we used at Christmas to make the tomatillo consomme? That would at least smooth it out.Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382143128778170263noreply@blogger.com