Bloody Mary

The Bloody Mary is, of course, a staple of the American brunch and a universal hangover cure. The drink's origins are oft-rumored and still open to the kind of disputed bickering that is absolutely painful on a weekend morning, so it's best to move onto the heart of the matter: what's essential in your Bloody Mary?

Spicy Bloody Mary With Cilantro and Fried Shallots

Thai dipping sauce goes cocktail in this fish sauce–spiked Bloody Mary, seasoned with spicy sambal oelek, cilantro, and lime. It's topped with a glug of beer for some effervescence and garnished with a sprinkle of crunchy fried shallots.

Bloody Mary-Flavored Gazpacho

Turn the make-your-own Bloody Mary bar into the best incentive to get up early for brunch.

Grilled Bloody Mary Salsa

Char-grilled tomatoes are mixed with lemon, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and an excellent source of spice: fresh chile de arbol for a dash of Mexican authenticity.

Shochu Bloody Mary With Wasabi and Pickled Ginger

Sake and shochu combine in this Japanese twist on the Bloody Mary. Pungent powdered wasabi offers a spicy bite, while sweet and garlicky teriyaki sauce rounds things out. Garnished with pickled ginger and a togarashi rim, it's a savory, bright way to kick off brunch.

Gazpacho Bloody Mary With Pickled Shrimp

Summery chilled gazpacho is dosed with gin and spiced up for this light and refreshing take on the traditional Bloody Mary. Served with a garnish of pickled shrimp, it's the perfect excuse to have your brunch and drink it, too.

The Best Michelada

Add as much (or as little) lime and hot sauce to this light, savory beer drink as you want.

The Kale Mary

The natural sweetness of grape tomatoes is a wonderful partner for kale juice in this Bloody Mary inspired non-alcoholic drink.

Mississippi Queen inspired by Regular Show — Binging With Babish

This week we're celebrating 8 million subscribers with a tour of the office, a surprise kitten, and what's becoming a tradition for subscriber milestones: another death-defying food challenge from Regular Show. The Mississippi Queen is prepared, in detail, so we can recreate it with some accuracy -

Clamato Sangrita With Jalapeño and Coriander

This tomato-based sangrita makes a savory, spicy tequila chaser, perfect for Bloody Mary (or Bloody Maria) fans.