Anyone who's spent a little time in my company knows that I fully appreciate the finer qualities of a well-made, full-bodied Bloody Mary. I won't linger on the makings of the perfect Bloody Mary, suffice to say that it usually comes down to good quality tomato juice (and vodka), as well as just the right balance of Worcester sauce, chilli sauce/Tabasco, salt and pepper. And a deft squeeze of lemon is crucial. Too much lemon can be a great Bloody Mary's undoing. Same goes for too much ice (watered-down spicy tomato juice is not very pleasing).
I've had quite a few excellent Bloody Marys in London (The Wolseley, The Narrow, and The Diner) but I love visiting Automat on a late Saturday morning, usually following a prolonged tour of Dover Street Market. May I suggest that the Bloody Mary goes down particularly well with the classic Automat burger, which comes complete with pickle and a side-serving of fries. Very pleasing, indeed.
Happy Saturday!
Automat
33 Dover Street
London W1S 4NF
Tel. 020 7499 3033
Nearest tube: Green Park
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that sounds like an awesome saturday! i'll throw a shoutout for Kick and their Hendrick's gin and tonic. tasty!
Posted by: abby | June 27, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Damn it! I was going to pop to Dover Street today and had I known about the bloody marys I had sprinted. My fav drink or liquid lunch!
Posted by: Make Do Style | June 27, 2009 at 08:28 PM
I love Automat, never had a Bloody Mary there tho... shall amend this asap
Posted by: furcoat | June 29, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I never drink bloody mary ...
I will try !
Posted by: Séverine | June 29, 2009 at 08:05 AM
I still have not been to automat - it is an oversight I really must rectify!
Posted by: Gourmet Chick | June 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I need to make a note of this for my upcoming trip.
Posted by: WendyB | June 29, 2009 at 11:16 PM