Before embarking on that sober curious kick off to the new year, the hair of the dog has made January 1 National Bloody Mary Day popular choice. V8 has two new offerings that took current food trends and added a flavorful twist that made people thirsty for more.
A Bloody Mary is more than just another classic cocktail. Over the years, the beverage has seen spicy offerings, liquor swaps, and other the top garnishes. Instead of just a splash of vodka, V8, and a celery stick, it has been transformed into complex sipper worthy of that social media share.
This year, V8 has taken all those flavor trends and added their own spin. They are V8 Grillo’s Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix and Spritz Society Bloody Mary Spritz Inspired by V8. Both items flew off the shelves as soon as they hit the market.
While the V8 Grillo’s Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix was a smart interpretation of the pickle trend, it was built for flavor versatility. The briny note was clear, but there were fun ways to transform the taste. Whether it was using a different liquor or adding other pickled vegetables, it proved that a strong mix is vital to the overall enjoyment of the classic cocktail.
The Spritz Society Bloody Mary Spritz is a completely different approach. Some people can find that a Bloody Mary is too vegetable or overpowering in flavor. While that tomato taste can entice some, others find it a little too acidic.
This ready to drink cocktail has the underlying Bloody Mary flavor, but it is lighter. Made with wine, the slightly effervescent beverage is nuanced. Even though it has complex flavors, it feels more approachable.
The Spritz Society Bloody Mary Spritz is the perfect brunch cocktail. Given the spice blend, it works well paired with sweet and savory food items. From that hearty chicken and waffles to the decadent French Toast, people will be skipping the mimosa for this ready to drink cocktail.
This National Bloody Mary turn to V8 and its various offerings to shake up that classic cocktail. Everyone will be happy to sip on one of these beverages paired with any food on the table.