If you’re heading out to brunch, chances are you’ll come across a Bloody Mary or two. This timeless cocktail can be found on almost any cocktail menu around the world. It’s a drink with a bit of a punch to it, so it’s not for everyone. But when you’re in New York City, you simply can’t leave without tasting the Saint Regis Bloody Mary. Whether you order it at brunch, or want to sit at the bar with friends, this signature cocktail at the St. Regis Hotel is one you won’t regret trying.
The Origins of the Saint Regis Bloody Mary
The Saint Regis Bloody Mary originates from New York City in 1934. It was here, at the King Cole Bar in the iconic St. Regis Hotel, that a French bartender stamped his name in the cocktail history books. Fernand Petiot brought the recipe with him from Paris when he moved to America. But it wasn’t until he got behind the bar at the St Regis Hotel that he really perfected the drink. With a dash of Tabasco and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, the Bloody Mary that we’ve come to love was born.
The Bloody Mary isn’t without a bit of controversy though. The clientele of the St. Regis Hotel were slightly offended by the name of the drink. So to keep everyone happy it was renamed the Red Snapper. Every hotel and resort owned by the St. Regis now serves their own version of this punchy cocktail. If you find yourself at one of their hotels, keep your eyes peeled for one of their reimagined classics. We have our eyes on The Bloody Brunello in Florence.
Recipe For the Perfect Saint Regis Bloody Mary
Ingredients
1 oz / 30 ml premium vodka
11 oz / 325 ml Bloody Mary mix
1 lemon wedge, for garnish
Saint Regis Bloody Mary Mix
Juice of 3 lemons
2 ½ #10 cans /2 ½ large tomato juice
5oz / 150ml Worcestershire sauce
10 dashes / 3ml Tabasco sauce
2tbsp / 30g freshly ground black pepper
2tbsp / 30g ground cayenne pepper
1tbsp / 15g ground celery salt
2tbsp / 30g whole black peppercorns
Directions
Fill 12oz / ½ L Blood Mary glass with ice. Add vodka. Fill glass with Blood Mary mix and garnish with lemon. Pour ingredients into a container and shake well. Use immediately or seal and refrigerate. Strain peppercorns from mix before adding alcohol. Makes 3 gallons / 11 L.
The Saint Regis Bloody Mary Pairs Well With
The Saint Regis Bloody Mary is the perfect accompaniment for brunch. But don’t stop there. Anything that goes well with tomato juice can be served alongside a Bloody Mary. Huevos Rancheros is a delicious Mexican breakfast dish that only gets better with a Bloody Mary by its side. You can also serve it with grilled meats, a pot of chili or even mozzarella sticks. Whatever you choose to pair this flavorful cocktail with, you’ll enjoy every sip. And get a kick out of it too.
