This Cocktail Mushrooms Recipe delivers a bite-sized burst of flavor that's sure to impress! Tender button mushrooms are marinated in a tangy, zesty brine that infuses them with rich, savory goodness. Perfect as a tangy appetizer or a flavorful garnish for your favorite cocktail, these marinated mushrooms are an ideal addition to any party spread!
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Cocktail Mushrooms are savory, tangy, and packed with flavor! They’re a great addition to your cocktail spread and also work well as a side dish or appetizer.
The marinade, made with garlic salt, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a kick of Tabasco, brings out the mushrooms' rich taste.
Use them as a garnish for your cocktails or Bloody Mary's or place them on your charcuterie board to liven up your dinner spread!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These mushrooms taste best when left to marinate overnight so they are great to make the day ahead for easy prep the day of serving!
- Go ahead and can these mushrooms to make them last even longer. A pint of these make for a great gift!
- These cocktail mushrooms can be served in a variety of ways - in a cocktail, as a side dish or main meal, on a charcuterie board or even on a skewer!
- They are a new and exciting addition to the table
- Super simple preparation and just a few easy ingredients
- This recipe is easy to double or triple for larger crowds or parties!
Ingredients
- Worcestershire sauce- Adds a rich flavor to the marinade that's savory and satisfying
- Tabasco sauce- Adds a spicy kick to the marinade which tastes great with the mushrooms. The level of heat can be adjusted to whatever you prefer!
- Garlic salt- Enhances the flavor that infuses the mushrooms and elevates the flavor! The balance of garlic and salt provides great flavor to the mushrooms.
- White vinegar- Adds acidity that highlights the other flavors in the cocktail mushrooms and helps to balance the other ingredients
Substitutions & Variations
- Add some chopped jalapenos for an extra spicy kick!
- Mushroom options to use in this dish include white mushrooms, swiss brown, and cremini. Cut larger mushrooms into pieces, and avoid stringy or thinner mushrooms.
- Additional seasoning options include red pepper, dried oregano, dried parsley, fresh basil, and any other seasoning that you can think of!
How to Make Homemade Cocktail Mushrooms
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil and add mushrooms to boiling water for 1 minute.
- Step 2: Drain off boiling water and rinse with cold water, then place blanched mushrooms in a large sealable mason jar.
- Step 3: In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco. Bring to a boil, stirring, then simmer until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 4: Pour mixture over mushrooms. Allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Top Tip
Use either two pint mason jars or a quart jar for the mushrooms. If you have quite a few medium-sized mushrooms, these quart-size, wide-mouth mason jars work really well!
Helpful Tips
- Small or medium mushrooms are preferred for this recipe because they soak in the flavors easiest! The mushrooms should all be roughly the same size if possible.
- The longer the mushrooms marinate, the better. Allow them to marinate at least 24 hours for the best results.
- Serve with wooden cocktail picks or stainless steel appetizer skewers for a decorative look and easy pick-up!
Recipe FAQs
While button mushrooms are commonly used, you can also use cremini, shiitake, or other varieties for marinating.
It's best to keep marinated cocktail mushrooms refrigerated until serving to ensure food safety.
You should make the mushrooms 1-2 days in advance for optimal flavor development.
The mushrooms should last about 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator when stored properly.
You really shouldn't reuse marinade from marinated mushrooms, due to food safety concerns.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store these mushrooms, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. For longer storage, consider canning the mushrooms.
Freezing Instructions
To freeze the mushrooms, store them in an airtight and freezer-safe container for 2-3 months in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.
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Cocktail Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces medium fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add mushrooms to boiling water for 1 minute.
- Drain off boiling water and rinse with cold water.
- Place blanched mushrooms in a large sealable jar.
- In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour mixture over mushrooms. Allow to cool.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can either use 2 two pint mason jars or a quart jar for the mushrooms.
- 24-hour marinating time not calculated within total recipe time. The longer the mushrooms marinate, the better - make sure it's at least 24 hours.
- Small or medium mushrooms are preferred because they soak up the flavors easiest!
Roslyn Leventhal
Hi there! Since I only had 8 ounces Of mushrooms available I halved the marinade. My concern is that the marinade only comes up about 1/3 of the mushrooms. Is it supposed to cover all of the mushrooms?
Sara
Go ahead and top it off with a bit more vinegar if you think you need it!