Order A Bloody Mary at The St. Regis

Because it’s bloody good, that’s why. The St. Regis’ signature cocktail, originally known as the Red Snapper as Bloody Mary was deemed too racy a name, is also celebrating its 80^th anniversary this month, so it’s also excellent time for you to be head over heels for the classic concoction. 

First, Know Your Drink

Its origins are somewhat fuzzy – as with most heritage cocktails – but Fernand Petiot’s first Bloody Mary, made within the swanky confines of The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar, nevertheless made history. His simple but sophisticated recipe consists of premium vodka, house-made Bloody Mary mix that includes tomato juice, Tobasco sauce, lots of pepper, and ground celery salt, and a lemon wedge for garnishing.

Bloody Mary from The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar

Local Renditions

The Bloody Mary remains a St. Regis signature, and each hotel under the brand crafts its own interpretation of the signature libation. At St. Regis Osaka, there’s the Shogun Mary, which has spicy wasabi, fresh yuzu fruit and dry gin, while the Bali Mary – from The St. Regis Bali Resort, of course – contains jicama, cucumber, and brown sugar.

At The St. Regis Singapore, we have the Chilli Padi Mary at Astor Bar – infused with lemongrass, chilli padi, and ginger to give the cocktail a distinctive Singaporean flavour. The best time to have it is at The St. Regis Bloody Mary Brunch, happening every Sunday in the month of October.

If you’re keen to try making one at home, round up some premium vodka (1 oz), lemongrass (1 piece, about 2cm thick), sliced fresh old gingerroot (1 slice), half a chilli padi (thinly sliced, with seeds removed, 0.5ml of sugar syrup and 90ml of tomato juice. Muddle the vodka, lemongrass, ginger, chilli padi and sugar syrup together. Strain and pour into a rocks glass filled with ice, then add tomato juice, stir and serve. Easy-peasy!

Astor Bar at The St. Regis Singapore

Win a Bloody Mary Flight Tasting for Two!

Here’s a chance to sample The St. Regis signature cocktail at Astor Bar. We have two sets to give away! Just enter your name and email address below. Good luck!

The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911, p. 6506 6888. 

Images: The St. Regis Singapore 

This article is sponsored by The St. Regis Singapore.

*THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, CHARINE TAB. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TASTING!