When has a bloody mary gone too far?
Here are some off the craziest bloody marys you’ve ever seen!
What is a bloody mary? A question that my friend and editor of this magazine, Shelley Buchanan, once sat down and asked me. For me, that question is pretty easy to answer, but I’ve often been presented with a new question…..when has a bloody mary gone too far?
Does ridiculous and over-the-top garnish overshadow the cocktail? Or are these gargantuan bloody marys an expression and part of the evolution of the drink itself? I’m not sure when a bloody mary has gone too far.
But I sure have a lot of fun getting #Brunchfaced eating and drinking these over-the-top bloody marys! Whether you agree or not, these bloody marys do more than just cure a hangover.
They elevate your brunch experience, and create memorable moments that you’ll have forever. My list of the craziest bloody marys you’ve ever seen are scattered all over the country. But it’s clear that the Midwest is on a perpetual quest to outdo each other. And I’m totally okay with that.
Which one is on your bloody mary bucket list?
HEXX | Las Vegas, NV
“The Colossal” is garnished with Alaskan king crab leg, jumbo shrimp, peppered bacon, cheddar cheese, and pickled veggies. $40
Farmer’s Table | San Diego, CA
“The Barnyard” Bloody Mary is topped with a mix of veggies, pickles, cheese, bacon wrapped shrimp, sausage, and a whole roasted chicken! $55
Corner Joint | Lawndale, CA
This “Loaded Michelada” comes with mac n’ chees poppers, a beef slider, al pastor slider, and bacon wrapped shrimp! $25
The Garage Bar & Grill | Bremerton, WA
“The Big Mother Mary” is served in a 64oz pitcher with everything from grilled cheese and chicken wings to deep fried prawns and dips ! $44
Biscuit & Hogs | Meridien, ID
“The Tin Can” comes in a one gallon paint can with grilled cheese, pork belly bacon, cheddar cheese and pepperoni sticks! $29.99
The Wooden Shoe | Lena, WI
This “Fully Loaded Bloody Mary” comes with cheese whips, tater tots, shrimp, jerky, bacon, pepperoni bread, and picked veggies with a beer back! $30
Sunda | Chicago, IL
This 32 oz “Sumo Mary” includes Asian themed garnishes like steamed duck bao, crab handroll, lumpia, and wok-fired shishito peppers! $40
Crystal Lake Rib House | Crystal Lake, IL
The “Mega Mary” manages to balance a full slab of ribs, a half chicken, brats, sliders, wings, donuts, cinnamon rolls, pickles, cheese, and more! $59.99
B-52 Burgers & Brews | Inver Grove Heights, MN
The “Mother of All Bloodies” includes a cheeseburger, onion rings, meats, veggies, and cheeses! $18.99
Crabcake Factory | Ocean City, MD
This “Triple Threat Bloody Mary” is topped with 1/4 lb of crab, three slices of bacon, five shrimp, and angry beans! $35
Luke Wholey’s Wild Alaskan Grille | Pittsburgh, PA
The “Crabby Mary” includes Old Bay steamed shrimp, brown sugar candied bacon, and a softshell crab! $20
Chef Point Cafe | Dallas, TX
“The Bloody Best” includes “Better than Sex Chicken,” a slider, waffle fries, grilled shrimp, an assortment of veggies, and bacon! $35
The Flipside | Nashville, TN
“The Big Fix’ features a whole deli pickle, bacon, veggies, tater tots, Jack’s Best chicken and a HUGE snow crab claw! $27
