Bloody Mary (cocktail) facts for kids
| IBA official cocktail | |
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A Bloody Mary garnished with celery served with ice cubes in a Highball glass
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| Type | Mixed drink |
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| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish | Celery stalk and lemon wedge (optional) |
| Standard drinkware |
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| Preparation | Stirring gently, pour all ingredients into highball glass. Garnish. |
| Bloody Mary recipe at International Bartenders Association |
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A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, hot sauces, garlic, herbs, horseradish, celery, olives, pickled vegetables, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lime juice and celery salt.
The Bloody Mary was invented in the 1920s or 1930s. There are various theories as to the origin of the drink and its name.
History
The French bartender Fernand Petiot claimed to have invented the Bloody Mary in 1921, well before any of the later claims, according to his granddaughter.
Origin of the name
The name "Bloody Mary" is associated with a number of historical figures—particularly Queen Mary I of England, who was nicknamed "Bloody Mary" in Foxe's Book of Martyrs for attempting to re-establish the Catholic Church in England—and fictional women from folklore.
See also
In Spanish: Bloody Mary (cóctel) para niños
