The Best Brunches in Central Florida: Memorable Bloody Marys
As mentioned previously, the Bloody Mary is the definitive brunch staple cocktail. Read on for our favorite spots for a delicious Bloody Mary, and don’t forget to read about the history of the drink further on in this brunch smorgasbord.
So, where to start when searching out a fabulous Bloody Mary in Orlando?
Bloody Mary and Avocado Toast from Paddlefish, both at Disney Springs
You can’t go wrong with Paddlefish at Disney Springs, where the enticing beverage menu offers a Bloody Mary made with EG Vodka and garnished with shrimp, a shishito pepper, lime and olive and comes with its own mini bottle of TABASCO®.
The Southern Mary from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Kitchen, made with Dixie Black Pepper Vodka, Whiskey Willie’s Bloody Mary Mix, pecan-smoked bacon, fried green tomato, pimento cheese-stuffed olives and a seasoned salt rim. Again, we’ve embellished it to our taste, so what you receive at the restaurant may differ slightly.
Also at Disney Springs is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Kitchen, known for its comfort-food classics. Found on the brunch menu, the Proud Mary is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, celery, a pickle and olives, with a seasoned-salt rim. There’s also a decadent Princess Mimosa (see the mimosa sidebar for more info on that brunch cocktail), with Champagne, fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice and your choice of blueberry, strawberry or peach purée.
Who wouldn’t want to while away their Sundays with Rosen Plaza’s decadent brunch? Make your way to the I-Drive property, park yourself at ’39 Poolside Bar and knock back a Bloody with your choice of vodka flavor. They’re so good, why not try them all?
Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen
Brunch is a happy time in Winter Park—especially when you visit Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen. In addition to dining on sustainably sourced seafood, their Bloody Marys, mimosas, sangria and tequila sunrises are buy one get one free with a brunch entrée purchase. Delicious all around!
Peach Valley Café Bloody Mary. Photo courtesy of Peach Valley Café
You can have your brunch on Tuesday—or any day of the week—if you wish at Peach Valley Café, which has five locations in the Orlando area. Which has the best Bloody? Watch for us as we’re out conducting our taste tests. (Yes, we realize they may all use the same recipe, but there are always slight variations …)
Million Dollar Bloody Mary
This delicious concoction from First Watch has been embellished slightly, because who doesn’t love extra bacon? When you order yours, it may look slightly different.
And last but certainly not least, the Million Dollar Bacon is the star ingredient in the Million Dollar Bloody Mary at First Watch. The signature hardwood-smoked bacon is baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and maple syrup, giving the Bloody a spectacular sweet twist.
