I bought this because years ago I worked at a bar that used it in their bloody mary mix as part of a base for their 'secret' mix. It really isn't that big of a secret and it may be a very common recipe, at least in Minnesota and North Dakota.
I remember it having more of a kick but that was probably due the rest of the ingredients we used. We put in equal parts Zing Zang and Clamato. (I live in Minnesota it is popular around here) We then added just a little Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and some regular pepper. (adjust this as you go) We added quite a bit of fresh olive juice and pickle juice which you happen to have at the bar already. These really bring out the flavor. You keep adding Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until it is spicy enough. We mixed it in a big container and funneled it back into the Zing Zang and Clamato containers. (we would write the date and bloody mary on the side with a marker) It doesn't last as long once you add the olive juice and pickle juice from what I understand.
I love to drink the virgin bloody mary mix straight. Adding vodka takes away from the spice. This was quite honestly too weak for me to just drink straight. I started buying the V8 Hot and Spicy to cure my craving for a spicy virgin bloody mary. At times I add the vodka to the V8 and I can still taste the spice a little. I would bet that V8 Hot and Spicy would add some zing to Zing Zang.
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This mix has a really good flavor and tastes like a BM mix should. Complex structure although a bit tart for me as it activates my nang nangs - like when you bite into a lemon. (nang nang translation...salivary glands — which are located beneath your tongue, under your jaw and below your ears — to produce more saliva. And sometimes you can feel the glands at work, especially the large parotid glands situated between your jaw and ears.)
Update: This has turned out to be my favorite mix. I do add about a 1/2 turn of black pepper. The tartness that I first experienced was due to me drinking coffee and BM mix at the same time. Shame. Shame.
I trusted the reviews and decided to purchase this mix. I’m happy to say that I’m very satisfied. I’m by no means an expert on Bloody Mary mixes, and I believe it really comes down to a persons particular tastes. This one gets an A+ from me. Not long after I purchased this mix I quit drinking alcohol. But I still enjoy a small glass of this from time to time.
Best Bloody Mary mix ever! You would be hard pressed to find bar that makes Bloody Marys this good. It's so good we find ourselves drinking it before work without alcohol. Just add the garnish and you're good to go! In fact this converted my non-Bloody Mary drinking wife into a fan for life.
By far the best Bloody Mary mix I have found. You can drink it wit or without vodka and is a great base for soup or chili.
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- One of the best, most flavorful Bloody Mary mixes around!
- Low in sodium
- Low in calories
- Tastes great with or without your favorite vodka.
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Zing Zang 1.75 Liters Bloody Mary Mix
Only Bloody Mary mix I'll ever use again!.Perfect amount of spice and stays fresh tasting for nearly a month after opening. Easily can spice up if you prefer. I add a tablespoon of dill pickle juice to mine is all. You do need to shake well before using each time.
My favorite Bloody Mary mix. I really hate black pepper, and this brand has just the right spices so that I don't get that black pepper taste. Highly recommend!
Best bloody mary mix ever! I first learned about it when someone was hand carrying it on a flight because they liked it so much and it was hard to find, so I knew I had to try it.
One of my hubby's favorite Bloody Mary mixes. Just a nice subtle spice. Not too overwhelming.
The best Bloody Mary Mix that I've ever had. More expensive than others for a reason. May be hard to find in stores but usually priced right by Amazon.
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