National Bloody Mary Day is January 1st.
Do you have a hangover? We have the cure!
National Bloody Mary Day celebrates the Bloody Mary cocktail. Some say is the perfect hangover cure despite the fact that it contains the very ingredient that made you hung over in the first place, alcohol!
Bloody Marys are a unique cocktail usually made with alcohol (vodka), tomato juice, spices, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce, served on the rocks with a whole array of garnishes.
History of National Bloody Mary Day
Various versions of its origin suggest it was named after Queen Mary I of England or even a waitress named Mary who worked at the Bucket of Blood bar in Chicago.
The name “bloody” most likely has to do with the fact that it is made with tomato juice, or its color resembles the appearance of blood.
No one is quite sure exactly how and where this drink was created. There are at least three different versions of the story behind the creation and naming of the Bloody Mary.
Possible Versions
Fernand ‘Pete’ Petiot, a bartender from France, claimed to have invented the Bloody Mary in 1921 when he was working at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. This was a place that was popular with Ernest Hemingway, Rita Hayworth, Humphry Bogart, and other famous American expatriates at the time. Petiot claims the invented the drink and named it after Queen Mary Tudor of England who was infamous for her execution of followers of Protestantism.
James Rollins, a veterinarian-turned-writer on the other hand, claims that the Bloody Mary was invented in the Hemingway Bar at The Ritz Paris.
New York’s 21 Club claims that the Bloody Mary was first made there, though they do have two different versions of the story. One is that it was invented in the 1930s by bartender Henry Zbikiewicz. Another attributes its invention to the comedian George Jessel, who frequented the 21 Club. Jessel claims to have created the drink in 1927 (in Palm Beach, Florida).
One of the earliest printed references in the United States occurred in 1939 in a column by Lucius Beebe called This New York, where he attributes the drink to George Jessel.
National Bloody Mary Day takes place on January 1st. This is probably due to the fact that people have been out drinking and partying the night before. Use this as a great opportunity to enter the new year with a get-together or brunch. So drink up and enjoy a toast to the start of 2023!
ps. Don’t forget the beer chaser.
Happy National Bloody Mary Day! #itsabloodyadventure #bloodymary #wiscomary
Resource: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/bloody-mary-day/