National Bloody Mary Day lands on a significant day, January 1st — the day after one of the biggest celebrations of the year. For those that want to keep the party going, need a little hangover cure, or simply want to make sure they’re getting all their veggies in to start the year off right, we’ve rounded up some of the best twists on the traditional Bloody Mary that are sure to, at the very least, satisfy the taste buds!
Green Bloody Mary ~ Credit – Rachael Robbins
Greenbar Distillery (Los Angeles, California)
Inspired by Greenbar Distillery’s savory TRU Garden Vodka, which captures the essence of spring herbs and vegetables, this loaded bloody mary calls for a base of homemade green tomatillo salsa and is topped with a deviled egg and a fried oyster, making it the perfect boozy meal in a glass.
- 2 oz TRU Garden Vodka
- 1.5 Tomatillos, peeled and seeded
- 1/2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/6 English Cucumbers
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- 1/6 Yellow Onion
- 1/6 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 oz Filtered Water
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- 1/4 Jalapeno, trimmed and seeded
Combine the tomatillo, garlic, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, onion and bell pepper in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain Bloody Mary mixture through a metal strainer to remove pulp and seeds, then add lime juice, water, and salt to taste. Combine green Bloody Mary mix with vodka and pour it into a tall glass with ice. For an extra step, garnish with a deviled egg topped with a fried oyster.
Hickory Smoked Bacon Bloody Mary ~ Credit – James Bailey
Slater’s 50/50 (10 locations in California, Nevada, and Texas)
This smokey, salty spin on a classic bloody mary is made with house-made bacon-washed vodka and Cutwater Bloody Mary Mix and finished with thick-cut, hickory-smoked bacon and a Tajín rim. As with most of the menu at Slater’s 50/50 bacon is front and center and adds a smokiness and saltiness to the classic tomato-based hangover libation.
- 2 oz House Bacon Washed Vodka
- 7 oz Spicy Bloody Mary mix
- 4 dashes Tapatio
Garnishes:
- 1 Bacon slice
- 2 olives
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 Lemon Wedge
Instructions: Rim pint glass with tajin and filling ingredients. Add ice and garnish.
W&M Bloody Mary ~ Ways & Means Oyster House (Huntington Beach, CA & Portland, OR)
Brunch lovers unite! The W&M Bloody Mary puts an ocean spin on the classic bloody by combining their house-made mix and vodka with the garnish of ALL garnishes: shrimp duo, bacon candy, olives, onions, and celery!
MEGA Bloody Mary ~ Center Hub (Irvine, California)
Rimmed with “Bloody Salt” and garnished with olives and celery, this Bloody Mary might be traditional, but it was SUPER-SIZED to a whopping 34 oz for $23. Don’t waste time ordering back to back bloody — the MEGA Bloody Mary has you covered!