There’s nothing quite like the savory and spicy kick of a good Bloody Mary. This famous classic cocktail was born in the 1920’s, and has been going strong ever since. And because it’s so beloved: there are lots of riffs on the drink that have become famous in their own right. Here are all the top Bloody Mary variations to try: from the tequila-based Bloody Maria to the gin-based Red Snapper. Each one has its own character and charm…in fact, you’ll probably want to try them all.
And now…the top Bloody Mary variations to try!
More Bloody Mary variations
Here are a few other popular types of Bloody Mary variations:
Green Mary Uses green tomatoes (tomatillos) instead of red tomatoesBloodless Mary Made with tomato water.
A little Bloody Mary history…
The Bloody Mary cocktail was invented in the 1920’s. There are many stories about its origin, but it most likely came to be at the New York Bar in Paris (where other famous cocktails were born, like the French 75 and Between the Sheets). Some people say it’s named after Queen Mary I of England, or Mary Pickford, a movie star back in the day. Others claim one of the first patrons to drink it at the New York Bar said that it looked like his girlfriend Mary he met at a cabaret called “Bucket of Blood”. Whatever the case, this combination of tomato juice and vodka has become one of the most famous brunch cocktails in the world. It’s spawned all sorts of spins with different liquors.
Best garnishes!
Garnishes are where the Bloody Mary gets even more fun! Here are a few ideas for how to step up your Bloody Mary variations…and even make them into a mini-meal:
Celery (required!)Lemon wedgesPimento stuffed olivesCocktail onionsDill pickle spearsPepperonciniPickled vegetables: jalapeno peppers, okra, cauliflower, or asparagusCheese cubesCooked shrimpBacon
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