By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 22, 2016
A Dirty Martini mixed with a Bloody Mary? This Dirty Redbird Martini (my special Cardinals Cocktail) is the perfect cocktail recipe for supporting the St. Louis Cardinals!
Dirty Redbird Martini
I live in a house divided. I grew up in KC and you guys know I talk about the Royals pretty much non-stop. My blood is blue, BUT…I live in St. Louis. I’m married to a die hard Cardinals fan. Pat loves the Cardinals as much as I love the Royals, and he should! STL is maybe the best baseball town in America, and the Cardinals are quite the team to love. Up until last year, the jealousy that he got to cheer for the Cards consumed me at times.
All of a sudden, the Royals won the World Series and Pat’s life has been turned upside down. He has been forced to watch the WS DVD more times than I care to admit, has had to read article after article about how Salvy and Hosmer rule the world, and has allowed me to purchase an entire wardrobe consisting of blue and white. I even made him take pictures of our family as the last minutes of the World Series ticked down so that we could document the moments. He loved it…??
So it’s about time I do something nice for Mr. Pat and his Cardinal Nation.
THE DIRTY REDBIRD MARTINI (aka CARDINALS COCKTAIL) is my labor of love for the man and city I love.
And a team that I do admit I cheer whole heartedly for (as long as they aren’t playing my Royals…).
Dirty Martini plus Bloody Mary
Pat loves Dirty martinis, but I obviously wanted my Cardinals Cocktail to be RED, so I was at a loss. I actually was going to make something fruity, but that just isn’t something Pat would drink, so that was out too. I was literally laying in bed thinking about what I could make when the idea for the Dirty Redbird Martini popped into my head.
Half Dirty Martini, half Bloody Mary ! It would be red for the Cardinals and tying in with the mascot…PERFECT! So excited. When I taste tested it, I was even more excited! This is the perfect cocktail for tailgating morning noon or night, for any game of the year!
Redbird Martini Ingredients:
- Vodka
- Tomato Juice
- Olive Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Onion Salt
- Black Pepper
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Celery Salt
Best Vodka for This Martini
Cheers to Pat and the Cardinals. Thank you for putting up with me year round. This Cardinals cocktail recipe is for you!
Check the recipe card for details on how to make a Dirty Redbird Martini. Enjoy!
Be sure to try these other fun martini recipes:
- Toasted S’Mores Martini
- Gooey Butter Cake Martini
- German Chocolate Cake Martini
- Tiramisu Martini
- Magic Cotton Candy Martini
- Monkeylada Martini
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- ▢ 1/2 cup Pearl Vodka
- ▢ 1 cup tomato juice chilled
- ▢ 1/4 cup olive juice
- ▢ 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ▢ 2 teaspoons onion salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- ▢ olives for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake to fully combine.
- Pour into martini glasses and garnish with olives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Dirty Redbird Martini (Cardinals Cocktail)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Pearl Vodka
- 1 cup tomato juice chilled
- 1/4 cup olive juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- olives for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake to fully combine.
- Pour into martini glasses and garnish with olives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
