July Cocktail of the Month - Bloody Mary

by Jill Rowe / Staff Writer

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Bloody Mary, the not-so-secret weapon against the dreaded hangover. With its so-called magical healing properties, it's pretty much the closest thing to a cure-all potion, promising to resurrect our sorry selves from the depths of our post-party misery. Has this cocktail always been the breakfast of champions, or has it just recently become the ultimate hangover remedy?

I felt compelled to delve into its history and find out.