Did you know that Jan. 1 was National Bloody Mary Day? We didn’t either. I suppose sip happens, but to make sure we don’t sip up again we have compiled a list of the bloody best bloody marys we can find in the Soda City.
For those who are not familiar with this brunchy beverage – a bloody mary typically combines vodka with a tomato juice mixture, which can be modified based on your heat preference. Some also go a little wild throwing in Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, extra hot sauce, horseradish, or salt + pepper to really make the drink their own.
A bloody mary is not only the best companion to brunch but can actually be a meal in itself if you know where to go to find the best toppings. The possibilities are endless for a bloody garnish, from adding a slice of bacon to a variety of pickled veggies in addition to the citrus, celery and olives. ProTip – always go for the stuffed olives.
Let’s celery-brate the sips we found locally now that we all have bloodys on the brain.
Cheers, Cola.
BLD Diner | 4840 Forest Dr., Suite 26
British Bulldog Pub | 1220 Bower Pkwy, E-10
Cafe Strudel | 300 State St., West Columbia + 309 S. Lake Dr., Lexington
DiPrato’s Delicatessen | 342 Pickens St.
Gourmet Shop | 742 Saluda Ave.
A little burger slider + a bloody mary = perfection | Photo provided via @grillmarkscola
Halls Chophouse | 1221 Main St. #150
Home Team BBQ | 700 Harden St.
Jake’s on Devine | 2112 Devine St.
Liberty Taproom in the Vista | 828 Gervais St.
Liberty on the Lake | 1602 Marina Rd., Irmo
Market on Main | 1320 Main St. #150
Motor Supply | 920 Gervais St.
Sip on this Gourmet Shop beverage | Photo via @thegourmetshop5points
Steel Hands Brewery | 2350 Foreman St, Cayce 🍋 If you are brunching at the brewery and want a savory sip, order a bloody mary garnished with a lemon, lime and olives. Served only from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.
The Grand on Main | 1621 Main St.
Thirsty Fellow | 621 Gadsden St.
Twisted Spur | 705 Gervais St., Suite A.
The War Mouth | 1209 Franklin St.
Za’s on Devine | 2903 Devine St.
Check out the COLAtoday team’s favorites.
Jessica can’t go to brunch at Market on Main without ordering a bloody and Home Team’s garnishes are one of a kind.
Lauren is a fan of Motor Supply’s house made bloody ingredients.
Our Digital Media Intern Hope’s favorite local bloodys are Cafe Strudel + Sunday Funday at Publico.
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