Typically made with vodka and tomato juice, the name “Bloody Mary” is often connected to Queen Mary I, who first gained the moniker in “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.” Others believe movie star Mary Pickford is the inspiration. It’s also widely held that Pete Petoit – a 1920s Parisian bartender often credited with inventing the drink – named it when a patron claimed the cocktail reminded him of his girlfriend, a performer named Mary who was employed by a cabaret called the “Bucket of Blood.” Whatever version of Mary you prefer, when it comes to this cocktail, we recommend using Maker’s Mark.
