# What makes for great bloody mary? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 24, 2012, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795 "2012-04-24T11:02:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Mooch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7bcc69/32.png) [@Mooch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mooch)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/21 "2012-04-24T20:07:12Z")
The best Bloody Mary I have ever had is [Longbranch](http://bloodymarymix.com) - I just rim the glass with celery salt and add vodak and a slice of lime. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/22 "2012-04-24T20:12:41Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > I used to go to a lot of trouble, a la **silenus** ’ recipe. Now I just buy the absolute best bloody Mary mix I’ve ever had. It has the perfect spiciness. > > [Zing Zang](http://zingzangcom.easystorecreator.com/) I love Zing Zang, and I can get it at BevMo. But if you want a truly special Bloody Mary Mix order from Hoosier Momma, makes a stellar Bloody Mary. Sure making it from scratch is better, but damn if these top shelf mixes aren’t as good (and consistent). ---
**Author:** ![lilbuddyalex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9bd4f/32.png) [@lilbuddyalex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lilbuddyalex)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/23 "2012-04-26T00:36:06Z")
I live in Chicago and I just tried Stu’s Bloody mary Concentrate, Its fits right in with the balance of tart and spice that yo mention! you have to mix it with tomato juice but when you do its the best I’ve ever tried, We found them at DOSE market on illinois a month or so ago. ---
**Author:** ![Spud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spud/32/347_2.png) [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/24 "2012-04-26T01:01:29Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Vodka, a very little vermouth, no tomato juice, hold the herbs and spices, maybe add a lemon twist. At least add an olive to your vodka martini. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/25 "2012-04-26T02:15:43Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Clamato juice is an abomination in the eyes of Nuggan, and anyone who sullies the earth with such a heresy shall be cast into the Eternal Icebox (otherwise known as Canada). Just try ordering a Bloody Mary in Canada–it’s next to impossible. Bartenders always think you meant a Bloody Caesar, and use clamato juice. As one who cannot drink Bloody Caesars, it means I must make my own Marys (or travel to the US, where a request for a Bloody Mary results in a Bloody Mary). ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/26 "2012-04-26T02:23:32Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Just try ordering a Bloody Mary in Canada–it’s next to impossible. Bartenders always think you meant a Bloody Caesar, and use clamato juice. As one who cannot drink Bloody Caesars, it means I must make my own Marys (or travel to the US, where a request for a Bloody Mary results in a Bloody Mary). Do they not usually stock tomato juice in bars in Canada? ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2012, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795/27 "2012-04-26T10:14:56Z")
> [@Spud](#): > > At least add an olive to your vodka martini. In the morning I need a little vitamin C, which the lemon twist provides. Olives are for more substantial meals. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-for-great-bloody-mary/619795.md?page=1)