A Bloody Mary Experience


Updated 04/11/12 6:47 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Bloody Mary Recipe

I've never really given Bloody Marys a fair shot. There are a lot of die-hard fans who'll be completely appalled by that statement, but it's true. I've just always been slightly confused as to why anyone would ever want to mix tomato juice with vodka and add hot sauce. Why on earth people would want to drink that in the morning is beyond me. But in the interest of expanding my horizons, I Read more

That's No Bloody Mary — It's Salad!


Updated 05/01/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Ways to Make a Bloody Mary Healthy

During the weekend I love going to brunch with my girlfriends, especially because of the mimosas and Bloody Marys. Brunch can get pretty heavy though, and the cocktails are no exception. On their own, most spirits average around 120 calories in a typical pour. Start adding fruit and veggie juice to the mix and that number quickly goes up — a Bloody Mary can easily add 350 calories and a ton of Read more

Tomato Juice: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 02/19/11 10:56 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

How Do You Feel About Tomato Juice?

The other day I was walking down an aisle at Whole Foods when a bottle of V8 caught my eye. Suddenly I had an intense craving for a glass of tomato juice seasoned with salt and pepper. I used to enjoy tomato juice on a daily basis, but now, I only have it when I'm sipping a Bloody Mary. I think I might have to pick some up soon! How about you? Do you drink tomato juice? Tomato Juice: Read more

Bloody Mary: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 03/23/10 8:41 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 20 comments

Poll: Do You Like Bloody Marys?

One of my favorite ways to spend a sunny Spring Sunday in San Francisco is sitting on a restaurant patio, enjoying brunch with friends, bloody Mary in hand. I love how the spice and zest of an excellent version is a full-on assault on the senses — although I can attest that at places where a bloody Mary is bad, it's really bad. How do you feel about them? Bloody Mary: Love It or Hate Read more

A Lighter Bloody Mary


Updated 12/23/10 3:14 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Recipe For Asian Bloody Mary Using Shochu, Sake, or Soju

Bloody Marys are the quintessential brunch time drink; some might even argue that it's liquid salad. My feeling is that as long as you don't overdo it, they're a fun way to get lycopene in your diet. Ever since I discovered shochu — a low-calorie alternative to vodka — I've been playing around with different cocktail recipes. My latest is a lighter version of the Bloody Mary but with an Asian Read more

Happy Hour: Bloody Maria


Updated 11/10/08 7:13 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Happy Hour: Bloody Maria

Besides the requisite cup of coffee, my favorite brunch drink is the Bloody Mary. But after trying the Bloody Maria, I think I may need to reconsider. A Bloody Maria is essentially a Bloody Mary made with tequila instead of vodka. While vodka is essentially flavorless, tequila packs a toasted, oaky, tart punch, adding even more kick to a drink that's already full of hot and tart flavors. I love Read more

Happy Hour: Wikipedia's Bloody Mary


Updated 04/01/08 11:27 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 13 comments

Happy Hour: Wikipedia's Bloody Mary

Last week, I was headed to the grocery store and drove past one of the best Bloody Mary spots in the city. I saw the line of people and knew I had to have one. So while at the store, I picked up some tomato juice, celery, and olives — I was positive I had everything else at home — and rushed straight home. When I asked YumJimmy which recipe I should make, he told me to try Wikipedia. He Read more

Would You Drink This Bloody Mary?


Updated 01/26/09 4:58 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 37 comments

Would You Drink This Bloody Mary?

A few weeks ago, my friends and I met up for brunch at Ti Couz here in San Francisco. I promptly ordered a Bloody Mary and my friend thought she might do the same. Then when she saw it arrive with a shrimp in it, she decided she would be better off with a mimosa. Personally, I thought the shrimp brought the Bloody Mary to the next level. What do you think? Would You Drink This Bloody Read more

Come Party With Me: New Year's Day Brunch — Drinks


Updated 03/24/08 7:37 AM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Come Party With Me: New Year's Day Brunch — Drinks

After a long night of New Year's Eve parties, there is only one thing that will make guests feel better: Bloody Marys. Nothing beats the classic hangover drink's power to make a headache disappear. If there is leftover champagne, mix it with orange juice for mimosas. Have lots of sparkling and still water on hand, and make a refreshing nonalcoholic water cocktail with pineapple and rosemary. For Read more