Brunch and cheese are the perfect pairing. Every brunch should have some kind of cheese and charcuterie options. As you sit around the table enjoying your Mimosas, Bellinis or Bloody Marys, make sure some of these cheeses are included in the festivities.
Bloody Mary and Cheese Pairings
Usually a Bloody Mary is spicy and the add ons are either pickled vegetables, citrus, seafood or cured meats.
Our 724 Wisconsin Select 11 year aged cheddar is packed with savory, intense flavors that pairs so well with the spice and heat of your Bloody Mary. Plus, the calcium lactate in the cheese provides a surprisingly delightful little crunch.
Blue cheese is a natural pairing with a Bloody Mary. If you are going to include blue cheese, I recommend Original Blue from Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese. This fudgy, crumbly cheese has lemon and pepper flavors that are a perfect match for your Bloody Mary.
The final pairing to go with a Bloody Mary, is Reading Raclette from Springbrook Farm. Raclette is a French word that means to scrape. This cheese is best melted and drizzled over roasted potatoes and pickled vegetables. Be sure to save some vegetables for your drink. I promise you are going to eat them all with your Raclette.
If you don’t want to be so daring, you can’t miss with any good Italian-style hard cheese, especially Parmigiano Reggiano.
THE BEST BLOODY MARY'S
Maker’s Mark Bloody Mary
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Spicy and savory, this Bloody Mary takes things up a notch with bold bourbon flavor.
Jim Beam Black Bloody Bourbon
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
This Bloody Mary has a dark side using Jim Beam Black Bourbon Whiskey.
Sauza Bloody Maria
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Skip the mix and make your Bloody Mary from scratch using Sauza Silver Tequila.
Pinnacle Sunday Funday Bloody Mary
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Mother's Day
5M
1
Classic homemade Bloody Mary made with Pinnacle Vodka.
EFFEN Cucumber Bloody Mary
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Add the cool taste of cucumber to your perfectly spiced bloody mary.
Bloody Brilliant
Beer, Wine & Spirits
25M
4
This Bloody Mary recipe from Schnucks is bloody brilliant.
Classic Bloody Mary
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Game Day
5M
2
You can’t go wrong with a classic bloody mary.
Sparkling Wine and Cheese Pairings
Sparkling wines like Prosecco belong with a nice soft ripened cheese.
Brie and Camembert are the natural pairings, especially since most brunches include Mimosas that are perfect accomplices along with honey, fig spread and fresh berries to make your bottomless Mimosas become more memorable.
If you want to pick one cheese to have at your Mimosa or Bellini brunch, you have to serve Harbison from the Cellars of Jasper Hill. This cheese is so good. It has a bloomy rind wrapped in strips of spruce cambium (the inner bark layer). Keep an eye on the sell by date and try to get a piece that is about 7-10 days from expiration. The paste will be just perfect. To serve it, keep the spruce layer around the outside and just slice the top off of the Harbison. Now you can use a spoon to scoop out the gooey greatness that is Harbison!
SIMPLY DELICIOUS SPARKLING COCKTAILS
Hornitos Tequila Sparkler
Beer, Wine & Spirits, New Years
5M
1
Ring in the new year with this sparkling cocktail!
Pinnacle Champagne Spritzer
Beer, Wine & Spirits, New Years
5M
1
A classic, simple cocktail that is perfect for any celebration.
Maker’s Mark Bourbon Spritz
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Mother's Day
5M
1
Aperol® – a bitter orange aperitif from the Italian city of Padua – and a splash of Prosecco bring cosmopolitan sophistication to this patio-ready Maker’s Mark® spritz.
Pinnacle Cinnamon Peach Bellini
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Mother's Day
5M
1
This Peach Bellini is made with sparkle, spice and everything nice.
Original Orange Mimosa
Beer, Wine & Spirits
5M
1
Orange you glad you found this delicious recipe from Schnucks?
Pleasing Pineapple and Orange Mimosa
Beer, Wine & Spirits, Fruit
5M
1
This drink is so pleasing, you’ll pine(apple) for it all summer long.
At your next Brunch, be sure to add some of your favorite cheeses. There are no wrong or right pairings. If you like a cheese, or pairing then include it in your brunch! It doesn’t have to be expensive, or imported or Farmstead or PDO (we will talk more about that on another day) as long as you like it. If you are at a loss for what to serve, take my recommendations. I promise you will find a favorite.
Stay Cheesy!
