Looking for a cutesy patio spot? Look no further than Station No. 6 in West Allis.
• Spices/Flavor: Lutz Bloody Mary Mix & Tito's
• Fixin’s: Mozz Whips, Bourbon Jerky, Olive, Pickle, Lemon & Lime
• Chaser: Yes
• Price: $10
It’s a beautiful, wide-open space with heaters and a neat fire pit table. They have light snacks, seasonal drinks, and great standard old fashioneds and bloody marys.
I’ll definitely be back!
We’re delinquent on our posts and for that, we apologize. It’s been a busy summer.
One night in August, we stopped at the Stillery in Grafton, Wisconsin for dinner and had to try the Bloody Mary.
• Spices/Flavor: Infused Wheatley Vodka and House Made Tomato Juice Blend, choose Garden or Spicy
• Fixin’s: Lemon, lime, bleu-cheese stuffed olive, pickle, meat stick, cheese curd
• Chaser: Yes
• Price: $10
I got the garden flavored and it was excellent. It was very fresh and delicious. It perfectly complimented the Cuban sandwich I ordered for supper. I am told they have special Bloodys on Sundays, so if you’re ever in Grafton, this is worth checking out!
Earlier this summer, I played in a golf outing at the Meadows at Six Mile Creek in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
I don’t normally like to drink while I play, but we had drinks included with our outing and time to kill before teeing off… plus, it’s hard to resist trying a new Bloody.
• Spices/Flavor: Unsure, but a decent spice.
• Fixin’s: Pickle
• Chaser: None offered
• Price: $?
This one had a nice spice, but was pretty plain as far as fixin’s and had no chaser offered. Will do in a pinch, but nothing to seek out intentionally.
The Bloody at the Meadows of Six Mile Creek also didn’t do anything to improve my play, so there’s that.
Just because the Wisconsin State Fair has wrapped up doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Milwaukee Burger Company in Franklin is keeping the spirit alive with their State Fair Bloody Mary for the month of August. Known for their outrageous monthly Bloody Mary creations, this one is a full-on tribute to the iconic foods of the fair.
Priced at $25, this Bloody Mary comes loaded with enough fixin’s to satisfy even the hungriest fairgoer: a Cajun dill pickle rim, classic MBC skewer, three mini donuts, state fair cheese curds, deep-fried pickles, two duck wontons, elote, and bacon on a stick. It’s the perfect blend of savory, salty, and sweet—a true taste of the fair in a glass.
Here’s the breakdown of this one:
• Spices/Flavor: Homemade Bloody Mary mix with a Cajun dill pickle rim
• Fixin’s: 3 mini donuts, state fair cheese curds, deep-fried pickles, duck wontons, elote, bacon on a stick
• Chaser: Choose from any of their extensive beers on tap
• Price: $25
For the amount of food that comes with it, it’s definitely worth the price, especially for those who love fried fair foods. While I’m not the biggest fan of fried options, I would have loved to see a nod to Wisconsin’s iconic cream puffs—maybe as part of the chaser or as a sweet bite on the skewer. Either way, this Bloody Mary is a delicious tribute to the fair, and I can’t wait to see what September’s rumored “Back to School” theme brings.
If you’re in Franklin and want to relive a bit of State Fair magic, this Bloody Mary is worth checking out!
There’s no bad time for a Bloody Mary, but typically, we don’t get to enjoy them on a random midweek morning unless we’re on vacation.
However, this week, we found ourselves in Mequon for a couple of appointments. Upon searching for a good breakfast spot in the area, we popped in to Cafe 1505 between meetings and, once we saw the Bloody Mary menu, we couldn’t resist.
The Signature Verde Bloody Mary in particular caught our eye. And, while it was very tasty and came with plenty of fixin’s, we were momentarily disappointed that it wasn’t green! We thought there had been a mix-up, but our waitress explained that the homemade tomatillo salsa verde was added to their signature mix.
That totally made sense and was a bonus because if you’re a loyal reader you know we love Sacramento as a base!
Here’s the breakdown of this one:
Spices/Flavor: Scratch crafted with sacramento tomato juice, worcestershire, cholula, celery salt, lime + Tito’s; Housemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Fixin’s: Pickle, Olive, Wisconsin Cheese, Usinger’s Chorizo
Chaser: Add Rhinelander shorty beer chaser for $2
Price: $11
Breakfast was very good with lots of sweet, savory and healthy options. Next time we find ourselves on that side of town, we’ll be back to try another one!
We recently checked out the newly-rebranded “Bandero County Wood Grill” in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin for Sunday brunch.
Previously, this restaurant was called Brisco County and I’m not quite sure why they changed the name. It looks very much the same inside and the menu is also very similar if not the same as it used to be. There was a handwritten sign inside the restaurant that said “New Year, New Name,” so the change must’ve happened within the last four months, or perhaps right on January 1. We hadn’t been here since last August, so we really weren’t sure.
Anyway, we knew that Brisco County used to have a Bloody Mary Flight on their menu (as well as Mimosa Flight), so we inquired as to whether that was still offered at Bandero County.
Our waitress said indeed it was, even though we saw no mention of it anywhere on the menu, or the drink list. Later, I found it on the website, but without a price listed.
That should’ve been the first red flag, but I ordered the flight anyway.
When it came, there were four mini bloody marys with different fixins and salted rims; I estimated that they were about 4oz each. Presentation was very nice, I will give them that:
I expected the waitress to tell me what each one was, but she didn’t offer, so I asked. Turns out, she did not know. She went back to the bar, however, and came back with a list of descriptions (pictured here).
My dining companion chose to order a regular, 16oz house bloody mary (with vodka), which came with a free beer chaser and some basic fixings.
The Bloodies on the flight, as you can see, each had a different alcohol and a fixin’: Classic (vodka + two olives); Pickle (pickle whiskey + pickle); Gin (gin + lime and salt); and Spicy Maria (Tequila + lime + salt).
It seemed that aside from the different alcohols, fixin’s and salt, the overall bloody mary mix was the same in all four from my flight as well as the 16oz bloody… and we both agreed the flavor was very much lacking in all. If your basic mix isn’t good, then whatever you add really won’t help!
So, the bloodies overall were just okay which was disappointing… but then the bill came.
I was astonished to find the Bloody Mary Flight was $22.50! At that point, there was really nothing I could do–shame on me for not asking, but I figured at most it would be $15, or the price of two regular Bloody Marys. The fixin’s received were not even what was listed on the description sheet and there was no chaser provided with the flight option. I could’ve had three full-size bloodies-with chasers!-for what I paid for my mediocre flight. We definitely weren’t prepared for a $60 breakfast.
Spices/Flavor: Basic overall flavor was lacking from all varieties
Fixin’s: varied
Chaser: Free select beers with regular bloody mary; none offered with flight
Price: $7.50 for a 16 oz bloody and chaser… $22.50 for a flight.
If you’re checking this place out for brunch and want a bloody, I would definitely recommend skipping the flight and lesson learned: always ask if a price isn’t listed!
Each year, Wauwatosa holds a St. Patrick’s Day parade on the Saturday before March 17. It goes down Bluemound Road near the ballpark.
This year, we chose to watch the parade from J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar, which used to be the old Long Wong’s.
The place was packed and everyone was festive. Green beer was on tap.
Although not quite Irish, we were in the mood for a Bloody Mary, though, so here’s what we were served.
Spices/Flavor: Unsure of what kind of mix they used, but it was very tasty!
Fixin’s: Lemon, Mini Beefstick and an Olive stuffed with a mini Gherkin
Chaser: Green Beer!
Price: Because we were with a large group and were at the bar for a couple of hours, we weren’t able to tell (and neglected to get an itemized bill). All I know is they can’t have been too pricey because overall our bill was very reasonable.
I must say the mini pickle inside the olive was a pleasant surprise–to think that was someone’s job to do that is kind of funny and appreciated. Also loved the green beer to help us celebrate. We’ll be back!
Our last Bloody Mary on our recent trip to Arizona came from What’s Crackin in Mesa where we had breakfast on our final day of vacation.
We enjoyed this cute little place; the atmosphere was fun, the people were nice and the food was delicious.
They also had this Bloody Mary on the menu… with, get this–early bird pricing.
Yes, friends, from 7-9am Monday through Friday, this gem has special pricing on select breakfast entrées AND $3 bloodies and mimosas. If that’s not a reason to wake up early, I don’t know what is!
Spices/Flavor: They offer a Bloody Mary, Maria or Caesar and you can add infused vodka for an upcharge
Fixin’s: Bacon, Olives and Homemade Pickles
Chaser: None Offered
Price: Regular price is about $8 per the menu online, so at $3, this is a steal.
This place was great and next time I’m in town, I will definitely be back. The rest of their menu looks amazing and they have afternoon Happy Hour specials as well.
We had grand plans for our trip to Arizona. We were going to go to the WM Phoenix Open and also, play golf ourselves, in addition to hiking and other fun warm and sunny weather activities.
Unfortunately, those plans were mostly foiled by the rain and cold the week we were there; however, we did squeeze in a “Nine and Dine” at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, AZ.
We took advantage of the golf course’s Back Nine and Breakfast special; we teed off around 8:30am and then had a $25 credit at the Grille.
The course was simply gorgeous and in great shape even though the weather wasn’t cooperating. It was chilly and windy, but we got in all nine holes and were walking into the restaurant just as it started to rain.
Alongside our breakfast fare, we ordered a round of bloodies for the table.
The Bloody Mary at Las Sendas was very tasty. It came with two olives, a lemon and a lime (no chaser). I’m not quite sure how much this one cost either, due to the special package we had purchased, but I can tell you this hit the spot. If you’re ever in the Mesa area, check out Las Sendas and stop in at the Grille!
The crux of our trip to Arizona was to visit the WM Phoenix Open, also known as “The Greenest Show on Grass.”
We headed to TPC Scottsdale on Wednesday morning for the Annexus Pro-Am, with plans of seeing great golf, rubbing elbows with celebrities, basking in the sun and enjoying a bloody mary or three.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. The day started out chilly and overcast in the morning and as the day progressed, quickly devolved into rain and, ultimately, hail.
[If you’re interested, you can read more about our overall experience here, thanks to our friends at Element IV Therapy.]
Anyway, this event is known for it’s fun, party-like atmosphere and this year, the golf tournament made the news as fans partied maybe a little TOO hard at the famous 16th hole and elsewhere.
I can assure you, Out for Bloodies was not part of that crowd. We couldn’t have been even if we had tried because we were so chilly we didn’t even want to hold a cold beverage lest our hands become even icier.
However, we had to at least have one Bloody Mary, which is seen here.
The flavor was good, but didn’t really stand out; it also came with just one olive-no other fixin’s. And I regret to inform you, I do not know the price as this round was purchased by a friend. I do know chasers weren’t included, though, because they also bought a round of beers.
Again, I wish the weather had been nicer and I could’ve enjoyed this bloody a bit more instead of sipping it through my chattering teeth. I tracked down a coffee truck right after this and that’s all I had the rest of the day as the skies opened up and play was suspended.
Hopefully we’ll have the chance to return another time and try again!
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