Not even the bartenders know the secret ingredient in Tracks’ bloody.

Bar MMountain Village Core(970) 369-8989

Probably the classiest bloody mary in town, Bar M’s bloody is light and luscious with notes of pepper and dill. What takes it over the top is house infused garlic vodka, a savory delight that sets this drink apart from the crowd. Tucked away in the Hotel Madeleine, Bar M is a great place to enjoy a cozy drink in a classy upscale atmosphere.

Bubble Lounge200 West Colorado Ave. (970) 728-9653

High altitude got you down? Then belly up to the bar at the Bubble Lounge for a bloody mary and a few minutes of pure O2 at Telluride’s only oxygen bar. As for the bloodys, the house made mix has a strong horseradish kick and is garnished with habanero stuffed olives. With 8 flavors available, the Bubble’s oxygen will clear your head and get you feeling fabulous again. Better yet, get both as the Hangover Special- 5 minutes of oxygen and a bloody mary (or mimosa) for just $10.

Cornerhouse131 North Fir Street(970) 728-6207

For those who think today’s bloody marys can be overworked, full of too many in-gredients and so thick they almost need a spoon, the Cornerhouse is your spot. Using the original 1921 bloody mary recipe, the Cornerhouse’s bloody is simply delicious with a good tomato flavor and subtly build-ing heat. Their only twist on this classic drink is that it comes with a PBR sidecar, and what a welcome addition it is. Keep it simple on a Sunday morning with a straightforward bloody mary, tater tots and all the football games at this local hangout.

The Butcher and The Baker217 East Colorado Avenue(970) 728-2899

Everything at The Butcher & The Baker is homemade with love, and the bloody mary is no exception. Their perfectly seasoned mix is herby and delicious, then dragged through the garden, garnished with house pickled veggies like cauliflower, asparagus, green beans or broccoli.

TracksMountain Village Core(970) 728-0677

Tracks owners Erica and Jeff Jerecki keep their bloody mary mix under lock and key, so top secret in fact that not even the bartenders are privy to the full recipe. The secrecy and mystery is well deserved, however, as the Tracks bloody is certainly one of the most complex and full flavored bloodys around. Their take is spicy, zesty, and citrusy with all the fixins- celery, limes, pepperoncini and olives. With a great slopeside location in Mountain Village, be sure to stop in and see if your clever taste-buds can decipher the secret ingredients that make this drink so darn good.

The Bubble Lounge has a hangover special-oxygen and a bloody.

The PBR sidecar is unique to The Corner-house.

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