The Bloody Mary, considered the perfect hangover cure, is also the most famous cocktail of all time. It is made with vodka, tomato juice and a variety of seasonings. Bloody Mary surrendered to change when necessary. It has as many names, incarnations, and backstories as there are flavors and preparation methods in its components. Red snapper, Bloody Margaret, Caesar and Michelada are among other varieties.
Let’s find out today why the Bloody Mary has such a daring name and what its history is.
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- Who called him ‘Bloody Mary’?
- What was it called before?
- Where does the name come from?
- When was it coined?
- Why is it called that?
- How has the Bloody Mary evolved?
Who called him ‘Bloody Mary’?
The origin of the term “Bloody Mary” when discussing the cocktail is not definitively attributed to a single individual. There are several competing theories about its origin, but none can be confirmed with absolute certainty.
What was it called before?
Connoisseurs may argue that it is named after the legendary Mary Pickford of the silver screen. Some believe she is named after Mary, a waitress at the Bucket of Blood pub in Chicago.
Where does the name come from?
The name “Bloody Mary” is associated with several historical figures, notably Queen Mary I of England, who was nicknamed “Bloody Mary” in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs for her efforts to restore the Catholic Church in England. The name also implies a number of personalities from bygone eras.
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When was it coined?
According to an interview with the manager of the Bucket of Blood pub, the name “Bloody Mary” was coined around 1921. The story goes that once a customer who received a specially brewed drink was elated at the sight of it.
Why is it called that?
A Bloody Mary requires only two ingredients, both of which are readily available: vodka and tomato juice. But it seemed like everyone wanted to take Mary on a bloody ride.
Salt, ground pepper, Tabasco sauce, citrus liquids (mainly lime), Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, horseradish, clam juice or olive brine, brown sugar or molasses, and bitters are all common additives to the liquid base.
Bloody Marys can be created from scratch or from a premixed mixture that includes all of the above ingredients except vodka and tomato juice.
How has the Bloody Mary evolved?
The base liquor for Bloody Mary can be bourbon, rye, tequila or gin. Bull shot, a derivative popular in the 1950s and 1960s, substitutes meat broth or consommé for tomato juice.
When tequila is included, this drink is frequently known as a Bloody Maria. Red snapper, sometimes known as ruddy Mary, is a popular gin-based drink in the United Kingdom.
Other variations of Bloody Mary are named after various spirits, such as Bloody Fairy when mixed with absinthe, Bloody Geisha when made with sake, Bloody Miriam when made with anise-flavored Arak, etc.
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