iZombie Bloody Maria
I can’t imagine I’m the only one who watches The CW’s adorably creepy comedy/cop show/zombie satire, iZombie, awaiting the food-prep scenes with baited breath. The show itself follows the undead criminal investigations of Liv Moore (Seattle medical resident-turned-zombie-turned-medical-examiner-and-“psychic”-police-consultant), fueled by her consumption of murder victims’ brains that result in flashback visions of the crimes, which in turn assist in bringing the murderers to justice. But, ever the foodie, I find the five or so seconds per episode where Liv prepares her “brain food” to be endlessly entertaining, to the point that I went back through Seasons 1 and 2 in order to detail Liv’s cerebellum culinary adventures. I’m eagerly awaiting what she’ll make on tonight’s all-new episode, and plan on enjoying an uber-spicy Bloody Maria cocktail (a nod to both zombies’ propensity for consuming hot sauce and the cocktail Lowell Tracy makes for Liv, sparking their ill-fated romance in Season 1) while I watch with glee.
iZombie Bloody Maria
2 oz Espolón Tequila
4 oz Spicy Hot V8 Juice
1/2 of 1 lime, squeezed
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Trader Joe’s Habanero Sauce*
2 dashes Melinda’s Naga Jolokia Ghost Pepper Sauce*
1 pinch Ground black pepper
Tajin Fruit and Snack Seasoning (for garnish)
Red jalapeño pepper (for garnish)
*note! These hot sauces are extremely spicy – feel free to substitute with Tobasco or Tapatío, based on preference!
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.
Shake, then strain into a glass rimmed with Tajin seasoning, and garnish with split red jalapeño pepper.
Dress: Laura Byrnes Lana Cocktail Dress in Melting Leopard Canvas
Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll
Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer in Ebony
My ultra-spicy take on a Bloody Maria!
Mmm...brains...
Episode 1.1 - Brains with Cup-O-Noodles
Episode 1.2 - Brains in a Hot Pocket
Episode 1.3 - Brains on a cracker with Sriracha
Episode 1.4 - Brains in rice with Sriracha
Episode 1.4 - Meat Cute's braised cerebellum a la grenobloise
Episode 1.5 - Not brains, but the inspiration behind my Bloody Maria Cocktail!
Episode 1.8 - Brains with salad
Episode 1.10 - Brains with pasta and vegetables
Episode 1.12 - Brain and mushroom pizza
Episode 1.13 - Brain BLT
Episode 2.1 - Brain Spaghetti Bolognese
Episode 2.2 - Brain Nachos
Episode 2.3 - Tuna and Brain-stuffed Tomato
Episode 2.4 - Brain Hush Puppies
Episode 2.5 - Brain Omelet
Episode 2.6 - Brain Oysters Rockefeller
2.7 - Brain Stew
Episode 2.8 - Brain ants on a log
Episode 2.9 - Brain Sub Sandwich
Episode 2.10 - Brain TV dinner
Episode 2.11 - Brain Chiles en Nogada
Episode 2.12 - Brain Sushi
Episode 2.13 - Brain Burger
