Lynn has a long and extensive career in the beverage industry, currently serving as National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands and Deep Eddy Vodka. She served as Chief Mixologist at Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago, among many other coveted establishments. She’s received numerous accolades throughout her career and was an inaugural member of the Dame Hall of Fame, which celebrates women in the beverage industry. In this episode, she walks us through the ultimate Bloody Mary sharing her “House” Bloody Mary Mix and the important element that each ingredient plays. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Lynn House. (cocktail recipe below)

House Bloody Mary

Make 1 drink

2.0 oz Deep Eddy 80

.25 oz fresh lemon juice

4.0 oz House Bloody Mary Mix (recipe below)

Add vodka, lemon juice and bloody mary mix to a mixing glass, add ice and gently roll. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice into a collins or pint glass. Garnish simply; celery, lemon wedge, pickled green beans, or hard cheese skewer.

House Bloody Mary Mix:

(For best results, make a day ahead of time.)

46 oz tomato juice

4.0 oz fresh lemon juice

.25 oz hot sauce

.25 oz Worcestershire sauce

2 Tablespoons prepared horseradish

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp smoked paprika

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate to let mellow for at least 8 hours.

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