Bloody Mary
noun
plural Bloody Marys
: a cocktail consisting essentially of vodka and usually spiced tomato juice
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Think of it as a Bloody Mary with beef broth in place of tomato juice and plenty of Tabasco.
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Our tasters were after a Bloody Mary mix that checked all the boxes—spicy, savory, slightly salty, with a pure tomato flavor—without over-indexing on any single facet.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Order the New York-style hot dog and wash it down with a house classic like a Bloody Mary (even better with a bit of spice).
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
During the brunch that started in the lobby bar with a Bloody Mary station and a spread of antipasti dishes, Burns roamed the room, cutting out silhouettes of diners with a pair of scissors in about 90 seconds.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Our tasters were after a Bloody Mary mix that checked all the boxes—spicy, savory, slightly salty, with a pure tomato flavor—without over-indexing on any single facet.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Order the New York-style hot dog and wash it down with a house classic like a Bloody Mary (even better with a bit of spice).
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
During the brunch that started in the lobby bar with a Bloody Mary station and a spread of antipasti dishes, Burns roamed the room, cutting out silhouettes of diners with a pair of scissors in about 90 seconds.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Bloody Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bloody%20Mary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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