Five Go-Big Bloody Marys from Cincinnati Bars and Restaurants

It’s Bockfest weekend. Nothing says, “Let’s prepare for another day of drinking and goat-related things!” quite like the crisp bite of smoked bacon that has been submerged in your ice-cold bloody mary. That might be a stretch, but it definitely sounds like a not-so-bad way to start your morning, whether or not you're participating in the Bockfest-ivities. We’ve put together a list of bloody beverages that can even double as your meal (in some cases — depending on your level of hangry). From pulled pork sliders to lobster claws, we’re certain this list will guide you to the perfect boozy breakfast beverage to fit your craving. And, reminder: Bockfest's popular Bloody Mary Bar is back Sunday morning, with homemade mix from Grandma's Debbie's and lots of sausage-y garnishes.

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The Longshoreman is The Anchor OTR's original cocktail and according to chef and owner Derek Dos Anjos, “it has been on our cocktail list since day one and won’t be going anywhere." The housemade bloody mix consists of tomato juice, horseradish, pickle and olive juice, lemon, lime, four different hot sauces, salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne, garlic and a touch of umami with Old Bay seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. The garnish showcases the restaurant’s fresh seafood, with the option to add a lobster claw, shrimp or an oyster for an upcharge.

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The Roasted Tomatillo Bloody Mary from Maplewood Kitchen & Bar switches it up by going green. Tito’s vodka is blended with housemade roasted tomatillo bloody mary mix and house-pressed Super Green juice (spinach, pineapple, romaine, kale, parsley, celery), served with a garnish of kale, an olive, a cheese cube, a tomato and celery.

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The Yacht Club Bloody from Northside Yacht Club is made with a secret homemade bloody mix (made fresh every Sunday) is infused with Tito’s vodka and citrus juices and then topped with an obscene smörgåsbord of meat: a house breakfast sausage slider, American hickory bacon, a house-smoked Amish wing and a piece of celery for good measure. The mix is balanced — not spicy or salty — but there are hot sauces available if you want to kick it up a notch.

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The Crazy Fox might have the craziest bloody mary in town with toppings ranging from cinnamon rolls and sliders to sushi and falafel. The mix for the Sunday special is made from scratch each week with San Marzano and fire-roasted tomatoes, roasted red pepper, a “ridiculously large amount” of garlic and sweet onions, plus secret spices. Horseradish, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce are added based on personal preference.

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Incline Public House's Ultimate Bloody Mary is served only during Sunday brunch. The mix is made a couple times a week, so there are two options — regular and spicy — and both are chunky and full of flavor. The base ingredients for are garlic, horseradish, tomato, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper and a few secret ingredients, including housemade pickles. For garnish? There’s bacon, jumbo shrimp, a pickle, an olive, a cherry tomato, celery and housemade crispy onions.