The combination of tomato juice and vodka has been famous since the ’20s when a New York bar patron said the drink he was served looked like a ‘bloody mary’.
And let’s be real, a bloody mary sounds/tastes good whether it’s 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. Best known as a morning beverage and known to soothe hangovers, it will leave you feeling like a breakfast champ.
A classic bloody mary features combinations of vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, olives, lemon juice, black pepper, herbs, and vegetables (the likes of celery, horseradish, and possibly okra). What a mouthful — a decidedly delicious one.
Look out for places that serve them with bar backs — a small beer that accompanies the cocktail. Either pour it into the drink or chase it with the beer.
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Oink Cafe, as the name suggests, likes their bacon. They serve a flight of bacon with eight variations, including applewood smoked, honey-cured, and jalapeno. Pair that with a flight of bloody marys and you’re good to go.
Of the six bloody mary flavors on the menu, four are included in a flight – your choice – for $10. Flavors include Spicy Thai (that Sriracha will light up your tastebuds) and Oink Bacon Bloody Mary (featuring a bacon-salted rim and piece of bacon).
For more information, visit oinkcafe.com.
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Baja serves up three different bloody mary cocktails.
The SOTB Bloody Mary adds tequila — real eye-opener — while the popular Yosemite Sam Bloody Mary takes a base of their house-made bloody mary and adds chili-infused vodka. It’s served in a pint glass rimmed with smoked red chili and salt. The Yosemite is garnished with spicy jalapeno bacon, chipotle bacon, celery, carrot, olives, and a pickle.
For more information, visit bajacafetucson.com.
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No one complains when they receive a cocktail topped with white cheddar, salami, an olive, and a pickle. Prep and Pastry just gets it right.
The House Bloody Mary is spiced with guajillo pepper and garlic-infused vodka, has house-made chili salt on the rim, and is served with a coffee stout beer back. It’s the perfect accompaniment to those duck fat gravy-covered, herbed cheddar biscuits.
For more information, visit prepandpastry.com.
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I’ve heard several people call The Parish’s Bloody Mary one of the best one in town. It’s a bold statement for a bold drink.
They use a local Chaco Flaco drink mix — which kicks up the spice — and serve the drink iced in a salt-rimmed glass with house-pickled okra.
For more information, visit theparishtucson.com.
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“Don’t be Silly… there’s always time for a cocktail.”
Well, when quality cocktails (and quality food) live up to the expectation, their website is right, there’s always time (or we’ll make time).
For more information, visit commonertucson.com.
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These zesty drinks simply combine vodka and bloody mary mix in a glass and top it with olives, and slices of lemon and lime. It’s accompanied by a mini shot of beer and the flavor is outstanding.
For more information, visit thedutchtucson.com.
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Nook is my new favorite breakfast place downtown — and not just because their mimosas, bellinis and bloody marys are served in trendy cocktail glasses in an aesthetically pleasing environment.
Their spicy House Bloody Mary has a punchy flavor and topped with a pickle, tomato, olive, and lime gives that added crunch — it’s definitely something you want when drinking an alcoholic tomato drink the morning after a long night out.
For more information, visit nookdowntown.com.
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The Shelter is one of those places you can drive by a hundred times before you venture in — it’s easily missed. The space is a fallout shelter after all, refurbished on the inside.
Once you see the JFK-themed vintage cocktail lounge, however, there’s no looking back (especially with a bloody mary in hand). Try it with their garlic-jalapeno vodka.
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Welcome Diner offers a Cajun Mary — a truly transformative version of a bloody mary. Topped with grilled and chilled shrimp, you’ll be satisfied. The succulent shrimp pairs well with the spicy drink.
For more information, visit welcomediner.net.
For a glorious view, sit on the patio at CORE with your House Bloody Mary. It includes your choice of bacon-infused vodka or garden vegetable-infused vodka.
For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com.
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For those seeking a simpler bloody mary recipe, Saint Charles Tavern has come to the rescue.
Their tomato juice and vodka concoction is elevated with the addition of half a lime, a splash of Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha if you order it extra spicy. The drink has classic ‘olive and pickle’ garnish.
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The cocktails at Cup Cafe will rock your morning.
The Bloody Mary is the perfect balance of spice, tang, and savory flavors in a single sip. Choose your spice level — I go spicy — and pair it with a must-try breakfast dish — the Creole Breakfast is a top choice.
For more information, visit hotelcongress.com/dining.
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Something salty, umami, and crunchy to start your day is foodie heaven. Zinburger makes their Bacon Bloody Mary with bacon-infused vodka (and bacon garnish). Bottoms up!
For more information, visit zinburgeraz.com.
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If you like a your Bloody Mary topped with a meal, you’ve come to the right place.
This deep-fried crab-topped drink from Trident is a mouthful. Hey, if you’re waking up before lunch on a weekend, then anything goes, right?
For more information, visit tridentgrill.com.
This classic dive bar is rich with history and entertainment — it has a jukebox and a pool table for your pleasure. Bambi Bar’s drinks are typically on the less-expensive side, making this a great place to dwindle the morning away with good company drinking bloodies.
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