5 Most Outrageous Bloody Marys - Drunken Tomato

1. 5 Crazy New Bloody Marys to Try Right Now

2. Introduction There are many variations on the typical Bloody Mary. Some Bloody aficionados prefer to stay loyal to the traditional Bloody Mary with traditional garnishes, like celery, olives, or pickles. You can change up the garnishes, the alcohol, the spiciness, and nearly every other ingredient in the drink. I’ve often asked the question, “What is a bloody mary?” To which I’ve received nearly every answer under the sun. Does it have to be red, made with tomatoes, served with vodka? Or is it something a bit more nebulous? Is a dirty martini garnished with a tomato a bloody mary? I clearly ponder the realm of bloody marys way too much. But regardless of your definition, we love the Bloody Mary for so many reasons. The excuse to have a drink or two before noon. The gorgeous red (or green or orange or even purple) color. The chance to rehash the night before with a few friends over brunch. We may be biased, but the Mimosa obviously has nothing on the Bloody Mary. www.drunkentomato.com

3. Green Mary By most definitions, a traditional Bloody Mary is a drink that contains vodka and tomato juice. This iteration of a Bloody Mary is called a Green Mary and uses tomatillos instead of tomatoes. Keep in mind that these tomatillos add a more tart, vegetal flavor than the traditional tomato, and although tomatillos may look like green tomatoes, they are not tomatoes at all. They’re excellent accompaniments to richer brunch foods, where you might want something that will cut through heavier foods www.drunkentomato.com

4. Asian-Inspired Bloody Mary Who doesn’t love sriracha? This hot, flavorful condiment has inspired a legion of followers so it makes sense we’d want to put it in one of our favorite breakfast drinks. This type of Bloody Mary is made with Siracha and wasabi for a spicier flair to this staple of breakfast drinks. sriracha is an excellent substitute for Tabasco sauce. Clamato juice works well in place of tomato juice for this one to give it a little more flavor. This would be a great drink to pair with an Asian-inspired early lunch or to serve at a party when you want to change up the menu a bit. www.drunkentomato.com

5. Mezcal Mary This wonderful drink is made from mezcal and garnished Chinese long beans, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Mezcal, in case you aren’t familiar with the drink, is made from the pina, or center of the agave plant, which is cooked in a smoky underground pit. It has been made this way for hundreds of years. A Mezcal Mary is a more potent Mary, one that’s great for catching up with friends and family over a plate of huevos rancheros. You can also add garnishes like bacon that will complement its smoky flavor. www.drunkentomato.com

6. Weirdly Garnished Bloody Mary It’s a kind of signature that the bartender puts on this cocktail. Pickled items are key but people have gone as far as placing an entire fried chicken, bacon cheeseburger, or crawdad sampler on top. Other whacko toppings include slices of pizza, Chex mix, fried eggs, muffins, ribs, candied peanuts, hot dogs, smoked fish, and packs of Skittles. Whatever the topping, we appreciate the chance to have a bite-sized piece of food to accompany our drink. Bloody Marys are a celebration, and the hors d'oeuvres on top are a part of the festivities. www.drunkentomato.com

7. Meat Shot Glass Bloody Mary One of the wildest Bloody Marys we’ve found is the Meat Shot Glass Bloody Mary. It comes in—you guessed it—a meat shot glass. Why? The question we think you should be asking, the question behind the most amazing cocktail creations is, why not? If you're looking for something out of the ordinary to share with your guests, then this might be the drink for you. www.drunkentomato.com

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