5 to Try: Bloody Mary

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: December 01, 2008

A hangover cure, but no longer relegated to being a breakfast-only drink, the Bloody Mary is a classic. Here are five spots serving up this tasty concoction--from the basic to the spicy and back again.

A Bloody Mary is Thicker than Water

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lola
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    2000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    Made with jalapeno-infused vodka, the Lola Bloody Mary has an organic spicy kick. Pair with the house made pork-maple sausage, and you've got the perfect salty/sweet combo.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seattle
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    801 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    It's not surprising that a bustling Irish pub in downtown Seattle hits the Bloody Mary nail on the head. Offering an ingenious idea--a Bloody Mary bar--aficionados can hand select their ingredients for the perfect concoction.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hattie's Hat Restaurant
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    5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    This campy Ballard watering hole offers up tried-and-true bar classics, so it makes sense that their Bloody Mary is one of the best in town. Give your hangover a respite in the dimly lit backroom, complete with 8-gallon aquarium front-and-center.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mars Bar
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    609 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    Concocted with homemade gazpacho, the Bloody Mary at this Eastlake bar has a tangy kick. Catch some local tunes as you nosh on corned beef hash and delight in the divey atmosphere.

  5. 5 2 Star Rating: Below Average Smarty Pants
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    6017 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 (map)

    Head South to Georgetown to find a carefully hand-crafted Bloody Mary, made entirely from scratch. The ingredients come alive in a way the store-bought mix never could. Grab one of Smarty Pants' signature sandwiches and you've got it made.