Touted by many sinners as the cure for a painful Sunday morning, the Bloody Mary is just as good over a spectacular steak dinner as it is with a seedy brunch.

Tomato juice, a slosh of vodka, a squeeze of lemon juice, a generous few drops of tabasco and Worcestershire sauce, topped with cracked pepper and served with a celery stick – these are the fundamentals of the Bloody Mary.

But if you want to take your savoury spicy cocktail experience to the next level, where better to go than the Bloody Mary’s steakhouse at the Rydges Latimer? The talented mixologists at this swanky establishment make their base Bloody Mary with chilli-infused vodka for an extra kick, and they’ve got a couple of variations up their sleeves for blood-red cocktail lovers looking to explore.

Get a hook into the Bloody Red Snapper, made with Rutte Celery Gin in the place of vodka for a zesty variation on the theme.

And for those looking for a classy glass to match their cocktail dress or waistcoat, try the Bloody Mary Martini. Made with chilli-infused vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, celery salt and tabasco sauce, it’s a little more subtle than the full Bloody Mary shebang and it looks oh-so swish.

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