{"product_id":"pepper-bloody-mary-seasoning-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Pepper Bloody Mary Seasoning | 355ml (12oz) bottle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — black pepper heat, warm rather than fiery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Bloody Marys, steak-night cocktails, micheladas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCracked Pepper, Proper Tomato, No Apologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCracked black pepper is the kind of ingredient the Croix Valley family understands better than most — it's a cornerstone of the rubs that helped them rack up nine World BBQ Championship titles out of Hudson, Wisconsin. This Bloody Mary seasoning puts that same peppery backbone front and centre, built on a thick, savoury tomato base rather than a thin juice with pepper floating on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: coarse cracked pepper and ripe tomato hit together, punchy and full-bodied. Middle: a savoury worcestershire and garlic layer rounds things out, giving the pepper somewhere to sit rather than sting on its own. Finish: a warm, peppery tingle that lingers on the lips rather than the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim your glass with extra cracked pepper for a garnish that matches the mix inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with vodka and a celery stalk for a straightforward, peppery classic Bloody Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce it slightly on the stove and use as a punchy base for a Bloody Mary soup shooter at a party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field use: whisk into a peppery steak sauce or use as a marinade base before the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, deep red liquid dotted with visible coarse black pepper flecks throughout — the pepper settles toward the bottom, so a firm shake brings the whole bottle back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full ingredient statement not verified for this product — dietary claims to be confirmed from the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/070_sauce-label-swap-devious.png?v=1\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCracked pepper does the heavy lifting in this one — coarse, warm and proper, not the fine dusty stuff that disappears the second it hits the glass. Sorted the drinks? Get the mains going too, with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hardcore-carnivore-burnt-ends-sauce\"\u003eHardcore Carnivore Burnt Ends Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e standing by for steak night. No plundering required, it's already yours. Bottoms up, mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow peppery is this Bloody Mary seasoning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eVery — coarse cracked pepper is the star, giving a warm, punchy heat rather than a sharp chilli burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for cooking, not just drinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — it doubles well as a peppery marinade base or steak sauce component beyond the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bottle spicy in the chilli sense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNot really — the heat here comes from black pepper, which is warmer and more savoury than a chilli-based spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768335134762,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-pepper-bloody-mary-seasoning-355ml-front.png?v=1788141852","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/pepper-bloody-mary-seasoning-355ml","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}