Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail (1974)

Another Bloody Mary? Yes, please! This recipe is from Woman’s Own 365 Menu Cookbook by Marguerite Patten (1974) Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail Flavour canned or bottled tomato juice with 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry and a little Worcestershire sauce. Serve cold in cocktail glasses. OK, I know what you are thinking–this isn’t a trueContinue reading Marguerite Patten’s Sherry Tomato Cocktail (1974)

2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection: Scotch Shoot & Scotch Smash (1977)

Happy National Scotch Day! In honor of the holiday I have prepared two different cocktails for you. Think of the Scotch Smash as a Mint Julep-Lite. This had less sugar, less mint, and less booze than the last julep I made:   View this post on Instagram   Mint Julep from 2-in-1 International Recipe CardContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection: Scotch Shoot & Scotch Smash (1977)

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The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)

So this is the follow up to my Bloody Mary from yesterday–also from Stouffer, but from back in 1958. This version, from 1973, is a slightly souped-up version. Souped-up in that it’s not just 2 oz. of tomato juice–it’s however much needed to fill the glass. AND the addition of a lime wedge and Tabasco!Continue reading The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)