Bringing Back The Breakfast Drink
Marys and Mimosas
Both the Bloody Mary and Mimosa make it
socially acceptable to drink before noon.
While this can be a problem if the drinking continues all day, on its
own, a Mary or a Mimosa is a beautiful thing.
The Bloody Mary can be a meal in itself
- a healthy sounding one at that with a slightly morbid name. Bloody Marys traditionally
are made with vodka and tomato juice which is then heavily spiced and garnished.
Some say this drink was conceived in Paris in the roaring 20's. Others trace it back to the 30's as a cure to
the dreaded hangover. Either way, this breakfast cocktail has evolved with many
twists being added along the way.
The Mimosa, on the other hand, is a
mainstay of the classy champagne brunch with a straightforward recipe:
champagne or sparkling wine and orange juice. Yes, this is a drink you can make
yourself. It was supposedly invented in back in 1925 at a Parisian Hotel. As
with most cocktails, there are Mimosa variations such as switching up the juice
variety. Adding to the elegance is that this breakfast cocktail is usually
served in a champagne flute.
You can find both Marys and Mimosas at
a number of regional establishments where drinking at breakfast locally is not
only allowed but encouraged. Here are a
few of our favorites:
The Davenport Hotel (10 South Post
in downtown Spokane) features a Bloody
Mary Bar during their decadent Sunday Brunch. This is the one place where
you can get your Mary precisely the way you like it since they offer a
build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. It's $10 a trip with or without brunch and
includes specialty libations including Salmon, Jalapeño, and Bacon infused
vodkas. You then choose either V8 or Clamato juice and garnish it the way you
want with pickled asparagus, blue cheese stuffed olives, celery and carrots. In
addition you have a bevy of hot sauces to spice it up to your liking. Open every
Sunday from 10am to 1pm with brunch optional.
Satellite Lounge and Diner (425 West
Sprague in downtown Spokane) invites you to dive in after a big night
out as the full menu is available from 7am-4am nightly. Pony up to the bar
stool for not only immediate but friendly service for a traditional breakfast
and a self-professed award- winning Bloody Mary or a pretty perfect Mimosa. It
is not only a good option, but at 3am, it is undoubtedly the best option.
Latah Bistro (4241 South
Cheney-Spokane Road south of Spokane on 195) This top-notch
restaurant is serving up more than just organic eggs for you every Sunday from
10am-2pm. Choose from either a Proud Mary
which includes a hard-boiled egg, bacon and marinated asparagus or a Mimosa
with the option of pineapple juice instead of the traditional orange juice.
Expect a more gourmet breakfast with incredible choices such as a Banana Waffle
or a Bistro Egg Sandwich.
Italia Trattoria (144 South
Cannon Street in Spokane) features a BLT Bloody Mary made with Bacon Vodka,
their scratch Mary mix, and then topped with lettuce and tomato. Italia is a fabulous
stop for brunch Saturday or Sunday from 9am-2pm. Also on the menu is an Italia Mimosa or a
Blood Orange or Pomegranate Bellini.
Coeur d'Alene Resort (115 South 2nd
Street in Coeur d'Alene) Dockside
features the Signature Sunday Brunch which includes enough options to
satisfying everyone in your party. Traditional Bloody Marys and Mimosa are featured.
Stunning lake views are included at no charge. Then there is the seasonal
option of breakfast at The Floating Green Restaurant. Located on the course with
a perfect view of the world-famous floating green, this latest addition to the
resort’s dining options opens in May and the same Marys and Mimosas will help
you greet the warmer weather.
Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery (1710 West Riverstone Drive in Couer d'Alene) takes the drinking in
the morning a step further by serving a full line-up of breakfast
cocktails. Yes there's a House recipe
Bloody Mary and a traditional Mimosa but you'll also find morning Screwdrivers
and a Sunday Paper Martini. Brunch is offered 10am-2pm every Sunday.
(This was an article that was published in the local city magazine. It's since been updated as the one thing you can count on is change. )
Sip's article was previously published in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine
Photo Credit: Mary & Mimosa Trip Advisors