Bloody Mary: 6 places to try the summer's most refreshing drink

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January 20, 202303:00

It is not known exactly who created it. One of the most common theories says that it was first brewed at Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921.. Another suggests that a customer at this bar reported that the drink reminded him of a Chicago waitress who was nicknamed Bloody Mary because of her personality, and so the name stuck. Although it is also said to be inspired by Queen Mary I of England, the Tudor Mary, popularly known as Bloody Mary for the repression she suffered at the hands of the Anglicans when she tried to restore Catholicism. And the very original story of Harry’s bar suggests this Since the locals thought the cocktail was somewhat boring, the bartender came up with the idea of ​​adding pepper, lemon and Tabasco to give shape to one of the most refreshing and best hangover-curing drinks..

During the celebrations and excesses and high temperatures, the bars of Buenos Aires also offer their own versions of this classic and unmistakable drink.

Ideal for foreigners

Among the many international visitors, the Bloody Mary is a popular drink at the Pony Line bar.

Since it is a very international drink loved by foreigners, it is most often on the menu in luxury hotels. Such is the case at the Four Seasons Buenos Aires star bar Pony Line, which stands out for its signature drinks such as the Vinito (with vodka, grapefruit and plum) or the Negroni Vigilante (with quince and cheese), but which also includes traditional options such as the Bloody Mary. “We add it because it is a a cocktail an international classic. Wherever you go, they know it and ask for it either as an appetizer or to get rid of a hangover.”, they point out. For this reason, it is prepared here according to the typical recipe, served in a long drink glass with tomato juice, vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and Tabasco. Although as a final touch they can add lime and cucumber or olives.

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Given its ingredients, A Bloody Mary is a full-bodied drink, so it’s important to take care with your pairing so it doesn’t overshadow what you’re eating. From Pony Line, they recommend adding it to their pizza, which is one of the house specialties. Otherwise, choose it as an appetizer, before the meal.

Posadas 1086, Recoleta. T: 4321-1200. Instagram: @ponyline.bar

vegan version

Enjoying the sunset is a great plan in Chuí’s lush green courtyard.

Behind the gate is an oasis hidden in the city. This is how Chuí presents itself – a space full of wild greenery, where you can get out of your daily routine and get in touch with the freshest flavors of vegetarian and vegan cuisine. From its clay oven come small dishes like lamb ricotta or mushroom ceviche, coconut milk, apricots and jalapeño, and dishes like roasted cauliflower with white garlic and tonkatsu or white polenta, bitter leaf chimi and organic parmesan., among others. The sourdough pizzas with 48-hour fermentation and agro-ecological flours also stand out.

All of Chuí’s ingredients are organic and natural, including the celery in the Bloody Mary.

“From the beginning, we paid great attention to the quality of the raw materials we work with. And the quality of the tomatoes used in the restaurant excited us so much that we wanted to bring them to our bar through the classics. a cocktail“, illustrate the inclusion of Bloody Mary. Although, of course, they adapt it to their own special and fresh style: serving it with a classic celery stalk and a lime wedge, garnished with ground dried celery leaves. “And in addition to tomato and good vodka, our difference is that we make our own vegan English sauce,” they boast. In the summer, drinking it at sunset in its overflowing garden can be the perfect plan to experience the month of January in the city.

Loyola 1250, Villa Crespo. T: 155-471-8395. Instagram: @chui.ba

To go with the roots of the family

In Manteca, they respect the traditional recipe.

In Palermo and highly regarded for its corner terrace, which allows you to enjoy a slice of heaven while chatting with the neighborhood, Manteca is presented as a proposition oriented towards Argentinian and Spanish home cooking. We offer a menu comfort food”, describe in detail its creators, two brothers who have been cooking for years and decided to put together a menu based on their family history. Some of the must-sees in this heritage? Potato omelet with free-range eggs, semolina gnocchi gratin and Milanese noodles with butter, cream and cheese are a few.

With a warm and modern atmosphere, Manteca seduces with its “comfort food” cuisine.

In this framework, the drink menu is also not insignificant. And among the author and classic versions, Bloody Mary stands out, a a cocktail which they decided to include because they believe it “adds a lot to the menu” and was well considered. Made according to a traditional recipe and with the inevitable stalk of celery, they suggest pairing it with gnocchi or octopus in black butter and with domino potatoes, peppers and olives, two of their best-selling dishes..

Uriarte 1657, Palermo. T: 6974-9690. Instagram: @manteca.resto

Bonding together brunch

Home suggestion: Pair a Bloody Mary with this hearty breakfast.

Bloody Mary, created by an Argentinian-Irish married couple, could not be missed at the bar of the Home Hotel, a boutique hotel chosen by many foreigners. In fact, even though it’s spicy on its own, many ask for it extra spicyso they then add Tabasco sauce. “We serve it with vodka made with jalapeño and paprika, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, a lemon wedge and a stalk of celery,” they say.. An important fact is that the hotel has a list of more than 50 imported vodkas, which are kept in an exclusive freezer. They suggest pairing this drink with fish or seafood, burritos, or making it the centerpiece of the drink brunchone of the hotel’s most praised proposals, where the drink can be enjoyed especially well with eggs benedict and smoked salmon.

Among the most outstanding features of this boutique hotel is the 300 m2 garden.gustavo sosa pinilla

Opened in 2005, this haven has won numerous awards for its design and spirit, ranking among the world’s 150 best hotels. Conde Nast Traveler. At the heart of this intimate building style, which casts aside the preconceived notions of a traditional hotel, is a garden of more than 300 m2 with native trees and plants and a Finnish swimming pool.. Designed by landscape designers Chunchuna Villafañe and Clara Riviello Mora, it creates a cool and peaceful space where it’s easy to imagine enjoying a summer sunset with a Bloody Mary in hand.

Honduras 5860, Palermo. T: 4779-1006. Instagram: @homerestaurantba

bespoke elegance

The well-known Seba García is in charge of the President’s bar.

Located in a period building in the heart of Recoleta, Presidente is presented as a glamorous space for “lovers of nightlife”. And of course, sophistication always returns to the classics, for a reason. So at this backlit bar, run by the acclaimed Seba García, it’s perfectly possible to lean back and order a Bloody Mary as God intended. Or as history wrote. “Is a cocktail that the bar team likes it and also when we are in Recoleta we receive a lot of foreigners who ask for it,” they describe the proposal. What they have decided to vary, true to their spirit of elegance with innovative touches, are the inputs. For example, they allow you to choose vodka or change the alcoholic base to gin (this version is called Red Snapper and is more aromatic) or another spirit.. “Sometimes we have used Campari, because it gives it a bitterness that goes very well with the freshness of the tomato,” they say. They serve it garnished with lemon, chives, cherry tomatoes and olives stuffed with fresh celery.

Here, they serve a Bloody Mary garnished with lemon, chives, cherry tomatoes and an olive stuffed with fresh celery.

And since drinking well also means not doing it on an empty stomach, at Presidente they recommend pairings like salmon tiradito or bluefin tuna, which are perfect because they are served with spicy sauces.. “In general, it is a drink that most people like to start the evening with, so it goes well with our sushi menu,” they summarize from the bar.

Quintana 188, Recoleta. Instagram: @presidentebar

The best standby plan

Leaning into a Kansas bar for a Bloody Mary might be the best way to start the experience.

Arguably one of the best places to enjoy this drink among the most lovers is Kansas Bar, a restaurant chain famous for its mastery of American cuisine. And it might be one of the best ways to liven up the wait, given its all-time high attendance. The traditional ingredients of the drink are garnished here with ¼ teaspoon of prepared horseradish, a pinch of garlic or celery salt and some cherry tomatoes. “The key is to stir until the outside of the jar is cold,” they advise. They say they added it to their menu because it’s one of the most popular drinks in the world and because of its versatility, which allows for different inversions. “It has real fans because it can work as an aperitif and even take it in the morning due to its nutritional properties,” they suggest from the restaurant.

Pair with what? Some Kansas rolls are always a good idea.

Although With the always smoky and fragrant barbecue in Kansas, the best thing to do is to pair a Bloody Mary with roast beef, which is a classic. baby back ribsshrimp and smoked. And for the more classic, it goes very well with bruschettas with cheese cubes, spicy salami, gherkins and olives.

Av. Del Libertador 4625, Palermo and branches. T: 4776-4100. Instagram: @kansasgrill

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