Though it’s considered to be a hair-of-the-dog hangover remedy, this salty, savory cocktail is delicious any time of day, especially when it’s dressed up with extravagant garnishes. Check out these OTT options around the Valley.
1 . ITALIAN BLOODY MARY
FOLINO ESTATE
340 Old Route 22, Kutztown | 484.452.3633 | folinoestate.com
This Mediterranean take is towered over by a colorful stack of scrumptious flavors. It’s a Caprese salad, a charcuterie and a drink all in one, with Parmesan and herbs adding an umami infusion. Snack on rich salami and olives, bright pepperoncini and a set of tomato, basil and mozzarella as you sip!
2 . WILBUR BLOODY MARY
WILBUR BLOODY MARY THE WILBUR MANSION
201 Cherokee St., Bethlehem | 610.419.1101 | wilburmansion.com
A beautiful place for a staycation, The Wilbur Mansion is also a brunch destination, and entices eaters with a lavish menu and no less exuberant cocktail list. The Bloody Mary appears to be climbing out of the glass as lengthy snow crab legs reach over the side, garnished with citrus and a teeny-tiny bottle of Tabasco.
3 . A BLOODY GOOD TIME
YOUELL’S OYSTER HOUSE
2249 Walnut St., Allentown | 610.439.1203 | youellsoysterhouse.com
This Bloody Mary is deep in color, rich in flavor and decked with salty snacks. Cocktail shrimp, candied bacon and blue cheese stuffed olives hover over the Old Bay rim, and a pickled spear soaks up Stateside vodka and house-made mix. As one would expect from one of the Valley’s celebrated sources of ocean fare, an added oyster is optional.
4. CRABBY MARY
3RD & FERRY FISH MARKET
56 S. 3rd St., Easton | 610.829.1404 | thirdandferry.com
Easton’s 3rd & Ferry Fish Market is known for a solid Bloody Mary that fans of the cocktail swear by, but they don’t stop there. The Crabby Mary sets the stage with lemon, lime and an olive, adds two shrimps, and tops it off with a succulent crab cake slider. A bit of pickled red onion and cucumber take this little sandwich over the top.
5. BLOODY MARIA
URBANO MEXICAN KITCHEN & BAR
526 Main St., Bethlehem | 610.419.1736 | urbanobethlehem.com
Making, when you think about it, perfect sense for the flavor profile, Urbano’s innovation on the Bloody Mary marries the tart, tomatoey goodness with the warmth of chipotle, topping it off with lemon and lime, queso fresco stuffed jalapeños and a rim dusted with the zip of Tajín. See sisterspots Retro Burger and The Flying Egg for additional absolutely extra incarnations.
Published as "5 things" in the December 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
