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Bourbon & Blue Ridge Bloody
Bourbon and fresh lemon juice play off the sweet-and-spicy tanginess of Bloody Blue Ridge in this rich seasonal cocktail. Full...
Will Gray
Nov 24, 2023
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Baja Bloody Maria
Grapefruit and pomegranate juice round out the smoky Bloody Baja in this tequila cocktail.
Will Gray
Apr 26, 2023
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The Bloody Molly
It's our first recipe video! And how better to get things started with one of my all-time favorite Bloody Mary riffs - the Bloody Molly.
Will Gray
Mar 16, 2023
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Red Snapper with Easter Egg Radish
We're switching out the traditional vodka for gin, a cocktail variation often called a Red Snapper.
Will Gray
May 23, 2022
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Bread and Butter Pickled Mary
Bread and butter pickles make this Brilliant cocktail sweet, salty, and savory.
Will Gray
May 10, 2022
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Sanguine Cider: Potter's Craft
Over Easter weekend, we were out with our friends at Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville mixing up cider Bloody Marys (sanguine...
Will Gray
Apr 22, 2022
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Mother's Day Redbud Martini
This gorgeous Redbud Martini features edible (or rather, drinkable) redbud blossoms, Bloody Brilliant, and wine grape gin.
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May 4, 2021
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The Derby Day After
The race lasted 2:01.02. A two minute event, however, does not comport with quantity of bourbon that appears to have been consumed. Nor...
Will Gray
May 2, 2021
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Bloody Bangkok with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Or: Hot Garnish Dropped Into a Cold Cocktail Is Stupid We've got a little surf-and-turf going this Sunday morning, and highly recommend...
Will Gray
Mar 14, 2021
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Bloody Bangkok with Virago Kali Gin and Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato
With bold flavors of hibiscus, galangal, citrus, and botanicals, this pretty much HAS to cure what ails you, right?
Will Gray
Mar 5, 2021
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Monticello
While you probably know Thomas Jefferson as the third president, the author of the Declaration of Independence, and the founder of the...
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Oct 7, 2020
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Double H Farm
Meet our long-time partners at Double H Farm! Theirs is an empowering success story. The diversified farm in Wingina, VA is home to Ara...
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Sep 16, 2020
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Shine Farms
Shine Farms is a women-owned diversified vegetable farm in Richmond, VA. Founded by Nicole Broder and Jes Carr, the farm operates using...
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Sep 2, 2020
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Old Tavern Farm
We’d like to introduce you to John Bryant at Old Tavern Farm in Quinton, VA.
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Aug 19, 2020
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BPP House Salad with Brilliant Vinaigrette
We need to discuss salads. It’s springtime in Virginia, and this time of year belongs to salad greens. Sure, we get fired up about...
Will Gray
May 13, 2020
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Self-preservation.
I love pickles. I also love cured meats and hard cheeses, so I suppose this is all to say - I love salt. It's one of the things I like...
Will Gray
Apr 18, 2020
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Bangkok-Braised Short Ribs with Baby Bok Choy
Beef short ribs are slow-simmered with Bloody Bangkok and aromatic vegetables and served with fresh baby bok choy.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Blue Ridge Strawberry Smash
Know what hasn't been canceled? Spring, and the start of the growing season! That means asparagus, berries, and lots of fresh produce to...
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Apr 6, 2020
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Not quite a Bloody Molly.
First of all, let's be clear on a couple of things: 1) It's not St. Patrick's Day. Fair point, but also, these Irish variations on the...
Will Gray
Apr 4, 2020
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Tomatini Fizz
A bubbly, citrusy martini riff with gin and fresh grapefruit juice.
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Mar 29, 2020
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