Bloody Mary Welcome back to "Cocktails," the podcast that dives deep into the mixology and mystique of classic drinks. Today's episode stirs up the Bloody Mary, a cocktail that's as much a brunch staple as it is a purported hangover cure. The Bloody Mary is famous for its complex flavors and bold, savory character. The origin of the Bloody Mary is often debated, but one popular story credits Fernand Petiot, a Parisian bartender who later worked at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. In the 1920s, he experimented by mixing vodka with tomato juice, enhancing it over the years with various spices and flavors, creating the modern Bloody Mary.