The Bloody Mary is one of the most universally-loved drinks. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and beyond, there simply isn’t a wrong time for a Bloody and this book is perfect for anyone on a quest to find the ‘perfect’ Bloody Mary recipe or to simply show off to their friends with the best and most unusual alternative Bloody Mary recipe out there.In The Bloody Mary, author Brian Bartels – beverage director for several beloved New York restaurants – delves into his favourite cocktail with musings on garnish choice idiosyncrasies as well as the history and lore surrounding this classic drink. (Did Hemingway create it, as legend suggests? Or was it an ornery Parisian bartender?) Features more than 50 eclectic recipes, culled from top bartenders around the US, will have drinkers thinking outside the vodka box and taking garnishes to a whole new level. More than just a recipe book, The Bloody Mary is a light-hearted and enthusiastic ode to the brunch-time classic. Recipes include:The ‘original’ Bloody MaryClassic Bloody CaesarBill MaryIrish Goodbye MaryUmami MaryBeet and Sherry Bloody MaryPirate MarySardine BloodyDanish MaryAll-Day Bloody Mary