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West Allis, WI: Scott E’s Pub

Posted: March 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, milwaukee, Scott E's Pub, West Allis

We recently visited Scott E’s Pub in West Allis, Wisconsin on a Friday afternoon during Happy Hour. From 11am to 7pm, drinks are 2-for-1, including, as we found out, their Bloody Marys!

Mix: Their own–I asked for it spicy and it was very!

Chaser: Miller Lite

Fixin’s: Lemon, Lime, Olives and Pickle

Price: $6 but it was during happy hour and 2-for-1 drinks applied to the Bloody!

There was not a lot that stood out about this Bloody Mary, but the taste of the base was good and they get bonus points for the mason jar. However, since most places do not include a Bloody Mary in their Happy Hour specials, this instantly elevates Scott E’s Pub in our books.

They also do $5 Bloody Marys on Sundays from 3-8pm.

Oconomowoc, WI: Burke’s Lakeside

Posted: March 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, brunch, Lazy Susan, milwaukee, oconomowoc, summit, Supper Club, Supper Club Bloody Mary

This morning, I had brunch with friends at Burke’s Lakeside in Oconomowoc.

For just $12.95, you can access a full buffet with all kinds of breakfast and lunch foods, including made-to-order omelets and pasta.

The food was good, but we really came to try the Wisconsin Supper Club Bloody Mary, aptly named because is served with fixin’s on a Lazy Susan:

To get the full effect, you really have to watch this video, which offers a 360 view:

The Supper Club Bloody Mary @BurkesLakeside: pic.twitter.com/zTcMSUCDLc

— Caitlin Moyer (@Cmoyer) March 22, 2015

Here’s a slide show:

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Mix: They use Zing Zang.

Chaser: Lagunitas Ipa

Fixin’s: See photos… bacon, hardboiled egg, pickle, pepper, celery, shrimp, cheese, pepperoni, pickled veggies, tomatoes, tater tots and shrimp

Price: $10

Burke’s is a pilgrimage every bloody mary fan needs to make at least once. The Wisconsin Supper Club Bloody Mary is only served on Sundays, so you’ll want to make the most of your trip and plan on staying for brunch. Cheers!

Arcadia, AZ: O.H.S.O. Brewery

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: arcadia, Arizona, bloody Mary, Brewery, O.H.S.O.

We just told you about our experience at Four Peaks Brewing Company, but another local brewery in Arizona earned a visit from us as well on our most recent trip. That’s O.H.S.O. Brewery and we visited their Arcadia location for dinner and drinks.

The atmosphere here was very cool. We especially loved their back patio, where bringing your canine companion is encouraged.

The food was delicious, as was the beer (extra points for having pumpkin!) and we had to try the Bloody Mary for good measure:

Mix: Homemade spicy mix

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s: Asparagus, lemon, lime, olive

Price: $8

We were a little disappointed that the Bloody Mary was missing the beef jerky that was promised via the menu, but other than that, it had decent flavor. However, again because this is a brewery, if you have to choose, we say stick with beer.

Tempe, AZ: Four Peaks Brewing Company

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: Arizona, bloody Mary, Four Peaks, Four Peaks Brewing Company, Tempe

Spend any amount of time in Arizona and you’ll quickly learn about Four Peaks Brewing Company.

We checked out their Tempe location on a recent visit and, while they’re known for their beer and good food, we had to give their Bloody Mary a shot, too:

Mix: Homemade

Chaser: None…but we ordered a Short Hop on the side.

Fixin’s: Two olives, lemon, lime

Price: $?

This Bloody Mary was good, but I suggest sticking with beer if you have to make a choice; that’s what they’re known for, after all. The food is also delicious at this hot spot, so come hungry!

Stoneridge’s Bloody Mary Cheese Curds

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, Cheese Cards, Stoneridge, Stoneridge Bloody Mary Cheese Curds, Wisconsin

I can’t believe we haven’t come across these earlier… Bloody Mary Cheese Curds!

Made in Wautoma, Wisconsin by Stoneridge, these cheddar curds are seasoned with tomato powder, worcestershire powder, celery salt and jalapeno pepper juice.

We were excited to try these; however, while they were good (have you ever had a bad cheese curd?), had we not known they were Bloody Mary flavored, we wouldn’t have guessed that was what they were trying to achieve. Perhaps some horseradish or pickle juice would help?

Still, we recommend–a great addition to your build your own Bloody bar!

Tempe, AZ: Bar Louie’s Ultimate Bloody Louie

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: Bar Louie, Bloody Louie, bloody Mary, Tempe, Ultimate Bloody Louie

It’s a chain restaurant and we’ve been there before, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t post another time about the Ultimate Bloody Louie—Bar Louie’s Bloody Mary.

Spice: The menu describes it as “a little spicy, a little tangy and a whole lot of flavor.” I would concur.

Mix: Unsure, but likely homemade. The bloody also is made with Absolut Peppar, Guinness Stout and Tobasco.

Chaser: None provided, but the bloody itself contains Guinness Stout.

Fixin’s: lemon, lime, two olives, pickle, celery stick, bacon and a piece of provolone cheese

Price: Approximately $10

Milwaukee, WI: Storyhill BKC’s Bloody Mary Salad

Posted: March 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, bloody mary salad, storyhill, storyhill bkc

We’ve already reviewed the Bloody Mary at Storyhill BKC in Milwaukee, but on a recent visit, we discovered a new addition to their menu… the Bloody Mary Salad!

Filled with tomatoes, salami, baby kale, cured olives, cubed cheddar cheese, pickles, capers and shaved celery, then mixed with a tomato vinaigrette and soft croutons, this salad is a masterpiece. You almost don’t even miss the vodka.

I highly recommend ordering this salad for brunch/lunch and washing it down with one of their bloodies, of course.

Milwaukee, WI: Wolf Peach

Posted: February 22, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, brunch, milwaukee, wolf peach

This morning, I had brunch with two friends at Wolf Peach in Milwaukee. I had previously reviewed their Bloody Mary in the fall of 2013, but I felt this merited a new review since the drink seems to have changed.

Spice: I ordered it spicy and it arrived with just the right amount of spice.

Mix: Unsure

Chaser: Rhinelander shorty offered, but I declined (it was before 11am)

Fixin’s: Olive, Peppers, Mushroom, Lemon, Lime, Cheese and Beef

Price: $9.50

I had enjoyed their Bloody Mary previously and this one, although they added fixin’s and the chaser option, was just not the same as I remember. It was still good, don’t get me wrong, but I think I liked that first Bloody better.

The food, however, was delicious! As you can see from the menu, their brunch selection is very rich. I ended up ordering the smashburger breakfast and couldn’t finish the enormous portion. I recommend checking out this spot for dinner or brunch–in addition to the delectable delights, the space is cool and the view of the city is amazing.

Mequon, WI: Cafe 1505

Posted: February 21, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, cafe 1505, Mequon, Monticello Mary

Last night, I attended a fundraiser at Cafe 1505 in Mequon. While the event featured wine and beer, it was the Bloody Mary listed on their chalkboard that caught my eye.

I inquired and was told their Happy Hour “Verde Mary” was not green as I would have thought, but rather just quite spicy. The Monticello, on the other hand, was more unique– it is made using a Sage Liqueur and a homemade miz.

Fortunately, they were serving them even though it was a special event and a Friday night.

Mix: Homemade with Sacramento Tomato Juice, Sage Liqueur, Pickle Juice and Horseradish

Chaser: No

Fixin’s: Lemon, Lime, Olive, 2 cubes of cheese and a slice of sausage.

Price: $9.50

This Bloody Mary was delicious. You could definitely taste the Sage Liqueur, but it wasn’t too overpowering or distracting. It meshed nicely with the Sacramento tomato juice (my favorite!) and the other flavors.

I would definitely order this drink again and encourage you to give it a try if you find yourself at Cafe 1505.

Cincinnati, OH: The Eagle OTR

Posted: February 15, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: bloody Mary, Cincinnati, Eagle OTR, OTR, Over the Rhine

I was recently in Cincinnati for work; it was going to be a quick trip with limited time to explore, so I did my homework ahead of time.

After scouring several “Best of” lists and cross-referencing by proximity to my hotel, I had narrowed down my list to about 3-4 places. Two of them only served their “special” Bloody Mary on Saturdays and Sundays during a certain time and one place was closed for renovation…which led me to place all my eggs in the basket of The Eagle OTR.

When the fate of your city’s Bloody Mary ranking rests on one place, you want that place to be great. Fortunately, The Eagle delivered.

Mix:Homemade

Chaser: None…but a shot of Guinness was placed IN the bloody itself.

Fixin’s: Two olives, pickle, a jalapeno, watercress, celery and candied bacon

Price: $9

This Bloody Mary was fantastic. It had just the right amount of spice and the Guinness float added a unique carbonation to the drink.

The best part was the candied bacon. While waiting for my drink, I noticed a couple sharing a basket of candied bacon as an appetizer and my mouth was watering; I was about to order a side myself. Then it arrived in my Bloody Mary and that turned out to be the perfect garnish topping off an already delightful beverage.

If you’re ever in Cincinnati, I encourage you to check out the up-and-coming OTR (Over The Rhine) area for a plethora of trendy bars and restaurants, a surprising dash of nightlife in what I had previously considered to be a sleepy city.