Bloody Mary

noun

1. a mixed drink made principally with vodka and tomato juice.
2. Mary I.

Bloody Mary

noun

1. a drink consisting of tomato juice and vodka

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bloody Mary¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

These hark back to the 17 Protestant martyrs who were burnt in Lewes during the reign of Bloody Mary, half a century before Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

From BBC

The burning crosses are also paraded through Lewes each year to mark the burning of 17 Protestant martyrs during the reign of Mary I, often known as "Bloody Mary".

From BBC

Skipping between English and Italian, Berenson played a diva lamenting a warm Bloody Mary and her missing playboy husband, in a performance really about the fear of losing relevance.

From Seattle Times

In April 1555, Queen Mary I—better known to history as “Bloody Mary”—went into seclusion as she awaited the birth of her first child.

From National Geographic

The Michelada — essentially a Bloody Mary with Mexican beer instead of vodka — does not necessarily include clam juice, and most recipes you find will list it as optional.

From Seattle Times