The Pizza-Flavored Cocktail That's All About Millennial Nostalgia
By Elizabeth Thorn
John deBary's Pizza Anytime cocktail is a Bloody Mary riff that’s inspired by Bagel Bites. It isn't a gimmick, but a delicious cocktail that stands on its own two feet.
With ingredients like marinara sauce, pepperoni slices, and everything bagel seasoning, your pantry might already contain everything you need to enjoy this pizza cocktail.
Pizza Anytime is 1 of 65 cocktails in deBary's new book. The author stated, "I picked out all these things that I loved in the '90s in an effort to retroactively make them cool."
DeBary dug deep into pop culture to create these unique recipes, stating he wanted his readers to "make a delicious drink that will remind them of 'Barbie Girl' or Tamagotchi."
Like Bagel Bites, deBary's recipe is beautifully simple. Infuse vodka with everything bagel seasoning, then strain the mix and add marinara sauce and lemon juice.
Add a few drops of hot sauce to give it a spicy kick, and then shake it up. Pour it into a parmesan salt-rimmed glass and garnish it with pepperoni slices and a lemon wedge.