MISSION STATEMENT It’s an instant breakfast; it’s a hangover cure; but most importantly, it’s an art in the often-scientific world of mixology. As long as the flavor triumvirate of tomato, vodka and spice is present, an inspired bartender can improvise with a plethora of non-essential items to give a Bloody Mary their own signature.  

Within the confines of this blog, I am committed to the task of trying every Mary in Portland. I look forward to your feedback and your recommendations for new places to try. I believe I am the man for this job because I have fetishes for tomatoes and spicy things. Throw some vodka into the mix and, well, I’m completely sold; the Bloody Mary is a perfect beverage as far as I’m concerned. 

 A bit about myself: I’m a romantic in that I think that a celery stalk is the only garnish a Mary needs, but my mind is open to all the possibilities that Portland’s bartender armada can dream up. Dazzle me!