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Bloody Mary Calories: The Complete Breakdown

A standard Bloody Mary has about 165 to 220 calories. That's less than most craft cocktails and comparable to a glass of wine. The calorie count varies based on three things: your mix, your pour si...

Bloody Mary Seasoning: Dry Spice Blends vs. Liquid Concentrates

You search "bloody mary seasoning" expecting a simple answer. Instead, you find two completely different products: dry spice blends in jars and liquid concentrates in bottles. They're not interchan...

Key Lime Rimmer: A Savory-Citrus Rim Salt That Breaks the Rules

Most rim salts do one thing. Plain salt for margaritas. Celery salt for bloody marys. Maybe some Tajín if you're feeling adventurous. The Key Lime Rimmer doesn't fit neatly into any of these catego...

Lime Salt: The Rim Salt That Makes Margaritas Worth Making

The Best Lime Salt Lime salt is a blend of citrus zest and salt that coats the rim of cocktails like margaritas, palomas, and ranch water. It adds a bright, tangy punch that complements tequila-b...

Tonic Water vs Club Soda vs Sparkling Water: What's the Difference?

Tonic water, club soda, sparkling water, seltzer, and soda water are all types of carbonated water. That is where the similarities end. Understanding the difference between tonic water and club sod...

Clamato Juice: Everything You Need to Know

Few drinks raise more questions than Clamato juice. People ask us all the time: "What is Clamato juice? Does it really have clams in it? Is it healthy? And do I need it in my Bloody Mary?" Here is ...

How Many Calories Are in a Gin and Tonic Drink?

A standard gin and tonic made with 1.5 oz of gin and 4 to 5 oz of regular tonic water has roughly 120 to 170 calories. The exact number depends on how much gin you pour, how much tonic you use, and...

Celery Bitters: What They Are, How to Use Them, and Why They Belong in Your Bloody Mary

Celery bitters are concentrated herbal extracts built around celery seed, leaf, and root, blended with botanicals like coriander, fennel, angelica, and sometimes citrus peel. A few drops go into a ...

What to Eat with Pickles: The Ultimate Guide

What to Eat with Pickles   What to Eat with Pickles At Stu's, we have a love story with pickles. It's how we started. Before Bloody Mary concentrates, before brunch bars, before rim salts and ho...

Lion's Mane Drinks: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

The Complete Guide to Lion's Mane Drinks Lion's mane drinks are everywhere right now. Searches for "mushroom drinks" were up 501% on Yelp in 2024 over 2023, and Google searches for "Lion's Mane" gr...