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Bloody Mary

American  

noun

  1. a mixed drink made principally with vodka and tomato juice.

  2. Mary I.


Bloody Mary British  

noun

  1. a drink consisting of tomato juice and vodka

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Bloody Mary

First recorded in 1955–60

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The weekend celebration features snow- and ice-sculpting, curling and a Bloody Mary contest.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

These hark back to the 17 Protestant martyrs who were burnt in Lewes during the reign of Bloody Mary, half a century before Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

From BBC Nov. 5, 2024

The Bone Yard martini, for instance, uses vodka redistilled with venison bones to add a “bone marrow flavor” similar to what's found in some versions of the Bloody Mary.

From Scientific American Jun. 17, 2023

Thus inspired the creation of several signature brunch cocktails, including the Bloody Mary, Bellini and Mimosa.

From Salon Mar. 24, 2023

"Sneaking out to see your girlfriend? Bloody Mary?"

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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