My search for the best Bloody in town brought me to the Musket Room, a New American restaurant based in NoLita. The Bloody Mary was getting hyped up to me by the server, so I was excited to give it a try. It was sold to me as a very fresh cocktail and satisfied you on those hot summer days… but did it live up to the expectation?

Key Takeaways

This Bloody Mary is a homemade mix that is clearly made from raw tomatoes. The major flavors here are smoke and raw tomatoes. And if you’re a fan of those things, this will be a huge hit with you. I will agree that it’s a refreshing drink and it would be a great drink on a hot day if you’re into the flavor profile. For me though, it was not my favorite…

But looking beyond that, let’s explore the drink a bit more. It’s garnished with some dill, a bar olive and a lemon slice. Kudos to them for using a paper straw that held up for the entirety of the drink. This cost $16, which is pretty on trend for most spots.

My rating: 5/10

Garnish – 3
Originality – 5
Spice/Flavor – 6
Presentation – 7
Texture – 8
Value – 5

This Bloody honestly taught me to straight up ask people if their cocktail just tastes like tomato juice or not. And it’s been a lifesaver honestly. I really dislike the taste of plain tomatoes, so drinking blended up tomatoes with a hit of vodka is a bit of a nightmare for me.

So, all that said, I would never order this again, but if you’re a tomato fan, you’d probably really like this!