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In Search Of Atlanta's Best Bloody Mary

Published on June 21, 2017
In Search Of Atlanta's Best Bloody MaryThe Nook's bloody mary. | Photo: Brian K./Yelp

It's Sunday morning, you overdid it last night, and you're craving brunch and a bloody mary. Luckily, there are tons of terrific bloodies around town to get you back in order, with some tasty brunch dishes offered alongside. Here are seven of our favorites, from mixology masterpieces to build-your-own creations. 

Babs
Midtown

This Midtown spot, long a favorite for breakfast and brunch, offers a lighter take on a bloody, made with ice-cold sake on draft. To really stick it to a hangover, pair it with the Cruncher omelet, which has tater tots, cheese, and sausage inside.

Cypress Street Pint & Plate
Midtown

Kick back on the patio (complete with fire pit) at this relaxed tavern, where the housemade bloodies are big and spicy. Once you've come back to life, order up some breakfast eggrolls with sriracha syrup to pair with it.

Bloodies (and a mimosa) at Cypress Street. | Photo: Cypress Street/Facebook

Einstein's
Midtown

You might feel like a genius after creating the bloody of your dreams at Einstein's DIY brunch bar, stocked with vodka, cans of V8, Clamato, and tomato juice, an array of hot sauces, and tons of pickled veggies and horseradish.

Folk Art
Inman Park

This Southern-inspired spot keeps it simple with its bloody, which comes with traditional garnishes of celery and olives. But what it lacks in weird accents, it makes up in flavor: spicy, savory, and peppery.

Folk Art's bloody mary. | Photo: Marco A./Yelp

Holeman and Finch Public House
Buckhead

The bloody at this modern gastropub has become so famous that they sell it by the jar at their neighboring liquor store, H&F Bottle Shop. With the traditional bloody base of gin—not vodka—and unusual ingredients like cream sherry, it may seem a bit unusual, but many swear it's the best in Atlanta.

Holeman & Finch's bloody mary. | Photo: Holeman & Finch/Facebook

The Nook on Piedmont Park
Midtown

Bloody mary maximalists should look no further than The Nook, which has become infamous for its giant 32-ounce bloody (pictured at top) with pepper vodka, housemade mix, and an insane array of toppings: steak, tater tots, jalapeños, a hard-boiled egg, and a slice of toast. It's an Instagram-worthy creation so hefty that it may transport you from one hangover to another.

Wrecking Bar
Little Five Points

Knocked back a few too many brews last night? Carry the party over to the morning with this brewpub's famous bloody, which combines a housemade mix, vodka, and pickled goodies with a float of Sow Your Wild Oatmeal stout or Slap Your Mamma porter on top.