When it comes to brunch, you’re either firmly team mimosa, or team bloody mary. The occasional, pretentious few prefer a bellini or a breakfast cocktail to mix things up, but generally, those are your staples. Let me start out by saying that bloody marys are an acquired taste. We used to endlessly tease my first friend who got on the bloody train, but eventually, she kept ordering them, and they kept calling my name. I’d stare at her alcoholic tomato juice with garnishings through my fizzy orange juice with envy. Each time, I’d ask for a sip, taste it, and confirm that the concoction just wasn’t for me. Until one day, when it finally was.
Out of nowhere, I decided, I actually liked this weird drink. I ordered one myself and my life was forever changed. The world of bloody mary bars was finally opened to me. Specialty drinks featuring bacon — maybe even shrimp! — were now mine for the drinking. And if I was very lucky, I might some day encounter a bloody mary like one of these.
@mashable great #bloodymary compendium from @BuzzFeed http://t.co/w2vArYHGuT pic.twitter.com/ae9KUE0nAS
— Darren Smith (@darrensmithmd) March 28, 2015
Another absolutely insane Bloody Mary to set mouths watering… pic.twitter.com/oALR0ULWPf
— BigTom (@bigtomjuice) August 19, 2014
This insane bloody mary is hitting the spot after the Bears loss yesterday #caseofthemondays pic.twitter.com/NjEwHT4GKq
— Brittney Payton (@BrittneyPayton) September 8, 2014
Considering a trip to Milwaukee to try out this insane Bloody Mary. Who's in? http://t.co/0oyMykJTlS pic.twitter.com/YA32Ra2rxl
— JAX EVERETT (@Jax_Everett) August 12, 2014
The Bloody Mary's are insane. Liam Maguire’s Brunch Today Is A No Brainer http://t.co/1PiMCMypff #capecod #falmouth pic.twitter.com/FmvEPUQadP
— Real Cape Hippie (@RealCapeHippie) June 8, 2014
This has gotten out of control! http://t.co/Px6MFfovvf via @BuzzFeed pic.twitter.com/SH1gQKp4Bo
— Never Too Hungover™ (@Never2Hungovr) March 30, 2015
The Bloody Mary Brunch at Clio Roadhouse. This thing is crazy! #mibestbar pic.twitter.com/mpCsNVaBDt
— Jessica Shepherd (@JessShepSaginaw) September 16, 2014
Crazy Bloody Mary with bacon, tater tot & mozzarella balls — there may even be a grilled cheese in there. pic.twitter.com/R1P0yAGIYk
— Christine Landry (@retroette) August 17, 2014
Look at this Bloody Mary! Thanks @TeamSobelman for coming on @fox6wakeup to show off this crazy concoction! pic.twitter.com/ccuCYVjHKu
— Bret Lemoine (@BretLemoine) August 9, 2014
This is one CRAZY Bloody Mary! Every Sunday, we feature our build your own Bloody Mary today until 6PM. #bloodymary pic.twitter.com/PNtHwnntCr
— Tin Fish (@tinfishscs) June 22, 2014
8 Insane, Over The Top Bloody Mary Garnishes | SEE MORE AT http://t.co/TJIqn1fHaA | #Lifestyle pic.twitter.com/J7bsDtJDtV
— BuzzHorn (@buzzhornmedia) January 20, 2015
Crazy on the garnishes. #bloodymary “@JWerthsBeard: wat pic.twitter.com/UPDxot0v2X”
— Jono Bo Bono (@Dingis) May 5, 2013
Oh dear. I don't quite know what to think of this #BloodyMary topped with a slice of #pizza http://t.co/wGQeElurJn? pic.twitter.com/C9iUj0qv57
— The Groovy Foodie (@TheGroovyFoodie) March 30, 2015
Is this bacon you crazy?! We tot so. Not to celery you on this but this is one Bloody Mary you can't olive w/o. pic.twitter.com/qLap6XtUxO
— Bubs SanDiego (@BubsBallpark) March 15, 2015
Sloans – Breakfast for lunch and a crazy Bloody Mary burger thingy!
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— Coachella Valley (@AnInsidersGuide) February 21, 2015
Sitting a table over from this crazy Bloody Mary on Franklin Ave. #mydayinla pic.twitter.com/UQcg2Wve4E
— LA Times City Beat (@LATimescitybeat) December 24, 2014
We've seen a lot of crazy Bloody Mary garnishes, but @CopperHenCakery wins it: Bloody Mary with a mini-cupcake pic.twitter.com/BUz7PXqDrg
— Modern Midwest (@ModernMidwest) November 14, 2014
Who’s ready for brunch?.