It’s a Bloody Adventure #1
Waukesha, Jefferson, and Rock Counties
This past weekend (9/7 & 9/8), WiscoMary went on a Bloody Adventure! to the far reaches of Waukesha County and into Jefferson County.
We had previously been to Kuhtz General Store and Saloon (W335 N6939 Stone Bank Rd., Oconomowoc), and we made the trip again this past Saturday not just because they serve a solid Bloody, but for their weekend food special – the oh-so-Wisconsin Cannibal Sandwich! This is also known as Raw Beef and Onions on Rye.
WiscoMary Christin paired it with potato chips, a dill pickle, and a Bloody Maria. It was also offered with a slice of Pepperjack Cheese, which was a new ingredient to us, and WiscoMary MJ tried it this way and pronounced it very good.
One of the things we love about this location is the friendliness of the small town of Stone Bank. We had only been there once before, but upon arrival, everyone greeted us warmly and welcomed us back.
Another reason to return was the option to upgrade to a “top shelf” pour for our Bloody Marys for either .50 cents or a dollar. On the last visit, WiscoMary MJ had anchovy-stuffed olives, and on the second visit, regular olives, so if you love anchovies, make sure to request them.
Here is the video of our Bloodies being made by Savannah.
After that, we decided to head for the next-closest county and wound up driving to Jefferson County. We stopped in the town of Lake Mills, at Sportsman’s Pub on the Park (129 N. Main St.) in Lake Mills, WI to take a break, stretch our legs, and maybe find a Bloody.
The place was jammed, and we managed to get some information from the definitely-in-the-weeds bartender about their Bloodies. They make their own mix, it comes with just a dill pickle and no chaser. “No fancy-schmancy stuff”, is how she put it. Their Sunday Special is $3 Bloodies all day.
Seeing how busy they were, we opted to skip partaking in their Bloody, but we did ask a couple at a nearby table how they liked them. They said it was a decent, simple Bloody, and then gave us a tip that put us back on the road and heading towards Janesville, to Newville (Edgerton), right on the Rock River.
Anchor (718 WI-59) was a welcoming place, with light-wood everything, 2 stories, lots of windows overlooking the Rock River, outdoor seating, a boat launch, the Badger game on TV, and best of all – a wide variety of exotic Bloodies!
We were too late (it was after 1 pm) to get the “Meat Lover’s” (Hamburger Slider, Bacon-wrapped Hot Dog, Chicken Tender, Chicken Wing, Summer Sausage and Cheese skewer $15, Sat/Sun only until 1 pm), and WiscoMary Christin was disappointed, but made the best of it by opting for the “Grilled Cheese” (An entire Grilled Cheese Sandwich cut into wedges, with the option to add Ham or Turkey, and a choice of Cheddar or Swiss $12). It was the perfect late lunch. The mix was homemade, and in our opinion a little sweet, but still very good. Sacramento was offered as an alternative.
WiscoMary MJ opted for the “Anchors Weekend” (Celery, Sweet Pickle, Lime, Lemon, Green Olive, Hard Boiled Egg, Summer Sausage and Cheese skewer, and a choice of Hamburger Slider or Chicken Wing $9).
WiscoMary MJ upgraded her Bloody with Absolut Citron and doctored it with extra Worcestershire Sauce, and WiscoMary Christin upgraded with Patron Blanco Tequila. There were no chasers included. The bartender offered to sell us a beer of our choice separately, but we declined. The Bloody was enough!
The other Bloody Marys were the “Heart Attack Sampler” (Deep Fried: Chicken Tender, Wing, Jalapeno Popper, Mushroom, Onion Ring, Cheese Curd, and a Mozzarella Stick $14), the “Anchors Weekday” (Celery, Sweet Pickle, Lime, Lemon, Olive, Hard Boiled Egg, and Summer Sausage and Cheese skewer $8), and the “Plain Jane” (a single Celery stick $7).
After watching the Badger ass-kicking of the Chippewas, we made the trek back home, fully satisfied with the day.
On Sunday, the power went out at WiscoMary HQ, and when it came on again, WiscoMary MJ celebrated with a Bloody Mary of her own creation.
Below is a Michelada with Sacramento Bloody Mary Mix, Summer Shanty, and Tajin seasoning plus a little diablo sauce for spice.
All in all, a great Bloody Adventure!
Check back again soon for the next one – Cheers!
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