Who doesn’t like a good celebration? That’s a tough one. This party is all about the Queen of the Morning: The Bloody Mary. Legend has it that it was created in the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel New York some 75 years ago. BTW, it was originally called “The Red Snapper,” a name still in use in that locale.
The Hotel has smartly partnered with many of the city top chefs who have contributed their own rendition of the drink. Yes, the price tag is steep ($18), but $4.50 of each one sold during the month-long celebration benefits Citymeals-on-Wheels. Anyway if you’ve never walked into the premier property, here’s a perfect excuse to visit or at least to see the famous King Cole mural.
At the St. Regis Washington the celebration connects local chefs and the hotel into a list of variations of the popular tomato juice, vodka, and Worcestershire drink. For the signature Capitol Mary, they use gin, add some clam juice and Old Bay!
On October 5th you’ll want to be in Atlanta at the St Regis to enjoy the cocktail at 1938 prices, $0.99–yes, that’s 99 cents. Could make a believer out of anyone. It’s called the West Paces Mary (For those looking for directions, the hotel is in Buckhead on West Paces Ferry Road).
The beauty of this drink is its adaptability. It pairs wonderfully with any twist of combinations and is so not limited by the cocktail hour. Good anytime of the day! Maybe you can invent one with local products and submit it to your favorite St. Regis. If you’re traveling, check out the other St. Regis Hotels for the individual celebrations. Nobody wants to miss a party!
Maybe you should just celebrate the next 75 years with your own Bloody Mary Party! Why not?
Cheers.
