Make Brunch the Best with Bloody Mary Glasses

If there's anything that officially makes a meal into an upbeat brunch, it's pulling out the Bloody Mary glasses. These tall glasses are perfect for the spicy cocktail almost everyone loves. Look for glasses that are high enough to fit lots of ice, spirits and mixer, plus all the fun add-ons, like celery, jalapeño or even bacon. You want a mouth that's wide enough at the top to host all of these gorgeous accoutrements with style and grace, too. Done right, this is a cocktail that can define brunch at your place as superlative, so make sure you've got Bloody Mary glasses on hand for any time you need them.

Why Do You Need Bloody Mary Glasses?

The need for Bloody Mary glasses is clear. With so many delicious mix-ins and layers of flavor in one tasty cocktail, serving your drinks in the right glass is proverbial cherry--or make that pimiento olive--on top.

• The correct glass for your chosen cocktail helps you stand out as a host. Your guests know you care about their enjoyment and comfort when you serve them drinks in the appropriate glassware.
• Bloody Mary glasses are the most comfortable for this extraordinary cocktail. They're tall, wide and, when you choose high-quality ones, like the selections available at Williams Sonoma, they're balanced for an easy grip, even when you stuff them full of garnishes.
• If you like to make sure your glassware is up to multi-tasking, your Bloody Mary glass can double as a traditional highball for any Collins-style or other tall refreshment.

Make Sure You Have Mixers

Be sure you have everything you need to go with your Bloody Mary glasses. There's a reason so many people offer Bloody Mary bars at breakfasts, brunches or afternoon parties. They're delicious, lighthearted and invite mingling while enjoying beverages. Stock up on everything before you have guests to your place.

• Pick out a gourmet Bloody Mary mix, like a refined classic one with the powerful aromas of Tabasco and smoke or an interesting version that amps up the spice with flavors like jalapeño.
• Take a look at your in-home inventory of bar tools. A cocktail shaker and strainer are nice to have for Bloody Marys. An ice bucket lets guests choose how cool they want their drinks.
• Go all out when entertaining and treat your guests to the best garnishes with surprising touches they might not expect. Olives, pickled peppers, cured meats and more all complement that salty, tangy flavor profile.

Curate your barware for your own enjoyment and the pleasure of your guests, so that you can focus on mixing up your best batch of Bloody Marys yet.