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.
Coppersmith
South Boston
Cambridge's East Coast Grill was once known for its build-your-own bloody mary bonanza, but after it reconcepted, chef Jason Heard moved the party to Southie's Coppersmith, offering an insane array of vodkas, pickled goodies, hot sauces, and much more. Want to brunch at home? They'll bring it to you for just $95—with enough drinks for 10 people.
Eastern Standard
Kenmore Square
Known for its cocktails, this longtime Commonwealth Avenue favorite turns out a perfect classic bloody, made with your choice of vegetable or habañero vodka (house-infused, of course), and topped with a garnish of celery and olives.
Lone Star Taco Bar
East Cambridge/Allston/Brighton
With locations in Allston and East Cambridge, this Mexican street food-inspired eatery offers double the opportunity to brunch with breakfast tacos and the "bloody Maria," featuring tequila infused for five days with peppers and spices. Be sure to cough up the extra buck to get it "Dallas-style," with a skewer of sausage, cheese, and pickled radish.
Loyal Nine
East Cambridge
Known for its colonial New England-inspired cuisine, Loyal Nine turns out a mean brunch, including lobster popovers, brown bread pancakes, and a super-spicy bloody Mary with fresh horseradish. You can also enjoy it as a bloody Caesar, with clam juice and a fresh clam garnish.
Russell House Tavern
Harvard Square
You'll have your choice of four kinds of bloodies at this New American tavern, where brunch options include a breakfast pizza and Nutella-stuffed French toast. We recommend the "Maria Basilico," an Italian-inspired riff on the classic with basil-infused vodka and a touch of citrusy Meletti amaro and dry stout beer.
State Park
Kendall Square
For brunch with a big group in tow, head to this bustling spot, where you can play away your hangover with shuffleboard, pool, pinball, and pitchers of the Milwaukee bloody mary, which comes with a side of Miller High Life for maximum double-fisting.
The Tip Tap Room
Beacon Hill
This classed-up Beacon Hill pub is a favorite for brunch because of its excellent bloody, which boasts plenty of horseradish and hot sauce, spicy pickles, and as a crowning garnish, candied bacon.
