Station Creation Series | How to Build the Best Bloody Mary Mini Bar
How-To & Culinary
Created | 2019.01.17
Updated | 2021.07.26
Here in Wisconsin, we understand the Bloody Mary. A truly great bloody is only as good as its toppings, which are typically a cacophony of textures and flavors imparted by cheese curds (fresh or fried), pickled veggies, summer sausage, and Nueske's bacon. And it's only complete when served with a beer chaser-PBR or Highlife, your choice.
But let's rewind quickly and turn our attention back to the toppings. The Bloody Mary base itself can range from sweet to spicy, which means that possible topping options and combinations are endless. What better way to delight brunch visitors than by giving them control over what goes into their Bloody Mary? The majority of diners would jump at the chance to dictate which toppings crown their bloody; Technomic reports that 72% of customers expect DIY options at restaurants.
So how do you build the best Bloody Mary in town? That's where we come in. For creating any kind of station, but we will walk through all of the Bloody Mary-specific steps together here.
For longer toppings, like pickled vegetable spears, choose a stainless steel hinged lid for easy retrieval. For smaller items, choose clear hinged lids to keep an eye on ingredient fill levels.
To build the station we have planned out, you will need the following items:
(1) 87202 | 1/9-size jar, shallow 3 1/2", black
(1) 87211 | 1/9-size stainless lid
(4) 87925 | 1/12-size jars, shallow 3 1/2", black
(4) 87923 | 1/12-size clear hinged lids
(4) 100515 | Universal Ice Packs
Ready to serve the best Bloodies in town? Use these part numbers to order your station today!