THE SMIRNOFF BEDROOM BRUNCH (1971)
This, however, is a different kind of brunch. A brunch for two. A private brunch. A bedroom brunch. I was inspired to bust out this brunch because of the inclusion of the Bloody Bullshot–a variation of the questionable beef-based libation called the Bullshot, Continue reading The Smirnoff Bedroom Brunch (1971)
THE SMIRNOFF FOOTBALL BRUNCH & BLOODY MARY (1970)
Happy Super Bowl weekend! Let’s kick it off with some Smirnoff! It’s a sure bet you and your friends will be watching the game this weekend. Why don’t you all get together for a spirited Smirnoff warm-up before the game? Team up delicious food, good friends, and great Smirnoff drinks with the best seats in town. Continue reading The Smirnoff Football Brunch & Bloody Mary (1970)
SMIRNOFF BLOODHOUND (1974)
Another Smirnoff cocktail–the Bloodhound! And another block of boring and confusing copy. What’s red, has Smirnoff in it and is served in a tall glass? Think you know? Suppose we add it’s easy to make and it has a nut-like taste instead of a spicy one? Continue reading Smirnoff Bloodhound (1974)
THE BEST BLOODY CAESAR
I was always curious to try a Bloody Caesar, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen it available in a restaurant. Plus, I have found (in my very scientific research–which includes me talking to about 8 folks) that Clamato, the key ingredient to a Bloody Caesar, scares people. Continue reading The Best Bloody Caesar
THE SMIRNOFF SMOKEY MARY (1977)
I am living for the Smirnoff Vodka magazine ads from the 1970s. Today’s drink is The Smokey Mary. “We never dreamed when we first launched the Smirnoff Bloody Mary it would become a global classic. Continue reading The Smirnoff Smokey Mary (1977)
THE APRIL 1981 BLOODY MARY
Why am I calling this The April 1981 Bloody Mary? Because it came from this calendar, which I got in a grab bag of cookbooks and pamphlets. Continue reading The April 1981 Bloody Mary
GROUNDHOG DAY BLOODY MARY (1971)
JAMES BEARD’S FAVORITE BLOODY MARY
THE NEW YORK TIMES BLOODY MARY (1961)
This recipe is from the classic New York Times Cookbook (1961) by noted restaurant critic and food writer Craig Claiborne. The New York Times Bloody Mary (1961)
CAROLE LANDIS’ BLOODY MARY
THE BEST OF BON APPETIT BLOODY MARY (1979)
CUERVO BLOODY MARY WITH ORTEGA HUEVOS RANCHEROS (1972)
Hello, friends! Are you looking for something different for this year’s Cinco de Mayo? Maybe something that’s non-taco (even though it is a Taco Tuesday)? Maybe something a little more low-key because of the pandemic and shit? Well, I have the dish AND drink for you! Continue reading Cuervo Bloody Mary with Ortega Huevos Rancheros (1972)
THE PLEASURE OF BLENDING: BLOODY MARY (1970)
Well, it happened. I am officially working from home for (at least) the next 2 weeks. And what did I say in my last post? I said that if I were working from home, I’d be enjoying some Bloody Marys. Here’s a recipe that I tried weeks ago.Continue reading The Pleasure of Blending: Bloody Mary (1970)
2-IN-1 INTERNATIONAL RECIPE CARD COLLECTION FOR MIXED DRINKS AND HORS D’OEURVES (1977): BLOODY MARY
SCANDIA DANISH BLOODY MARY (1979)
THE STOUFFER COOKBOOK OF GREAT AMERICAN FOOD AND DRINK: BLOODY MARY (1973)
So this is the follow up to my Bloody Mary from yesterday–also from Stouffer, but from back in 1958. This version, from 1973, is a slightly souped-up version. Continue reading The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)
HERE’S HOW BY STOUFFER’S: PICK-ME-UP BLOODY MARY (1958)
Time for me to take the first step on my trek through my cookbook collection to find the best Bloody. Continue reading Here’s How by Stouffer’s: Pick-Me-Up Bloody Mary (1958)
VINCENT PRICE’S BLOODY MARY & BOOKBINDER’S SNAPPER SOUP
The first time I ever connected Vincent Price and food was when I discovered this little slip of paper tucked within the pages of my copy of The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). I thought it was delightfully odd. But I never thought anything of it and just put it back into the book. Continue reading Vincent Price’s Bloody Mary & Bookbinder’s Snapper Soup
#THEMORNINGAFTER BLOODY MARYS
Hello, fellow Mad Men fans! Still recovering from last night’s finale? Well, here is a restorative libation to ease you into your Monday morning. I made two versions from two different cookbooks. Pick whichever suits your liking! Continue reading #TheMorningAfter Bloody Marys
SMIRNOFF DILL MARY (1971)
FUN FACT! According to Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking, by Mark Will-Weber, one of JFK’s preferred alcoholic beverage is the Bloody Mary. Continue reading Smirnoff Dill Mary (1971)
MARGUERITE PATTEN’S SHERRY TOMATO COCKTAIL (1974)
