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.
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.
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!