National Bloody Mary Day Timeline

September 2018

The largest Bloody Mary was made

The Ontario Plowmen’s Association in Canada made the largest Bloody Mary cocktail, coming in at about 155 gallons. Celebrity chef Bob Blumer presided over the event.

1960s

The Bloody Mary gained a celery stick

The idea of adding a celery stick to garnish a Bloody Mary originated at Chicago’s Ambassador East Hotel by accident. A customer didn't receive a straw, so he wound up with a celery stick to mix. Boom.

1921

Bartender Fernand Petiot created the Bloody Mary

While working at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, Petiot mixed the tomato concoction. It wasn't alway called a Bloody Mary. Original names of the drink included Red Snapper and Bucket of Blood!