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National Bloody Mary Day Celebrated Dec. 1
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by Jon Azpiri | December 1, 2008 at 11:13 am
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In addition to being Cyber Monday, December 1 is also National Bloody Mary Day, the birthday of the cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and a hint of Tabasco sauce. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the drink's creation.
To celebrate the occasion, the T.G.I. Friday's restaurant located in Times Square will sell Bloody Marys at 1933 prices: 99 cents. There will also be a special toast to the Bloody Mary in Times Square this morning and several other New York bars will hand out free Blood Marys.
The drink was created in the 1920s by French bartender Fernand Petiot. Years later, Petiot brought the drink with him when he migrated to the US to work at New York's St. Regis Hotel. At that time, the cocktail was called the Red Snapper, but was changed to Bloody Mary, reportedly in honor of actress Mary Pickford, who had another drink made of rum, Grenadine and Maraschino named after her.
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at 11:43 on December 1st, 2008
Bloody Mary at Bacco's in New Orleans, Louisiana
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at 11:59 on December 1st, 2008
We always start Thanksgiving with some Bloody Marys with our friends. A little bit of pumpkin bread and a parade or dog show are fine complements.
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at 12:04 on December 1st, 2008
This is the best Bloody Mary in Southern California! You can find it at T's Cafe in Solana Beach. They even sell jugs of the mix to take home with you. What a wonderful way to start your day after a long night.
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at 12:16 on December 1st, 2008
Looks good, tastes great!
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at 13:01 on December 1st, 2008
I'm a Bloody Mary Fashionista (for lack of a better word). The best one I've ever had was at Timberline Lodge, 1/2 way up Mt. Hood.
at 14:13 on December 1st, 2008
Best Bloody Mary I ever had was at a bar in Morro Bay, CA called Legends. The photo I posted is from the Riptide in San Francisco. Always ask for extra olives!
at 14:17 on December 1st, 2008
Not a fan of bloody Marys, but for this occasion I'll make an exception
at 14:42 on December 1st, 2008
the red snapper is actually made with gin instead of vodka.
a classic indeed and no finer hangover cure exists. i recommend skylon on the southbank in london.
at 19:37 on December 1st, 2008
The Twisted Spoke has the best Bloody Marys in Chicago.
at 20:02 on December 1st, 2008
Nothing like a Bloody Mary to start off Thanksgiving morning...it's a long running tradition in our household! Cheers!
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at 20:57 on December 1st, 2008
It should be illegal not to have a bloody mary at brunch.
at 05:37 on December 2nd, 2008
A bloody mary with crab meat! A meal with a kick.
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at 05:46 on December 2nd, 2008
Strange celebration.
at 06:26 on December 2nd, 2008
I believe Saxby Chambliss need one:
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at 11:31 on December 2nd, 2008
I missed it. I am so upset. I would have liked to have celebrated.
at 08:23 on December 3rd, 2008
T's Cafe in Solana Beach makes the Best Bloody Mary in San Diego CA, they also sell jugs of their famous T's Cafe Bloody Mary Mix so that you can make your own bloodies at home!! They are delicious and the perfect Sunday morning cure!!