Bloody Mary - Marketing Horror Stories

Cocktails, Tangents, and Answers

Jul 20 2023 • 34 mins

Get ready to feel uncomfortable as our producer, Zac, unveils a collection of marketing horror stories he stumbled upon while exploring the internet. No need to brace yourself, but be prepared to hear and react to some genuinely disastrous marketing tales.

This Week's Cocktail: Bloody Mary

This recipe is the authentic, original version found in a book created by the renowned Harry's Bar. We've documented it precisely as it appeared in the book, preserving its true essence and flavor.

Steps:

In a shaker, Ice, three dashes of lemon juice, one dash of Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, and one jigger of Vodka; fill with tomato juice, Shake well, and strain in a large tumbler.

Drink History:

The widely accepted origin story dates back a century ago when a young bartender named Fernand "Pete" Petiot invented the drink at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1921. This bar was a popular spot for American expatriates during the prohibition era and was frequented by many prominent figures, such as Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Hemingway, and Rita Hayworth.