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Several years ago when I started drinking Bloodies, I had my first at Essex Street Pub from Roxy, and it was at the top of my list throughout all the drinks I had in Las Vegas in those early days. My 2nd Buffalo Bloody came from Val at Rohall’s Corner<\/a>. When I ordered my drink, she asked, what kind would you like?<\/p>\n

Whaaaaaaaa? Different kinds? She told me how she could make it fruitier, or spicier, or meatier….I can no longer remember my choice, probably spicier, but all I know is that it came close to taking the #1 spot on the list, or at least sharing it. It was delicious. She used Headstone Heat<\/a> hot sauce, which she also makes and bottles for sale. But then Val left Rohall’s to open up her own bar and restaurant – Hot Mama’s Canteen<\/a>. Sweet! The only problem, Val is never bar tending anymore, so no more of her amazing Bloodies. <\/p>\n

I’ve been to Hot Mama’s many times since they opened, always at night, and they had a huuuuge drink menu, from martinis, to hot drinks, and a whole page of different kinds of Bloodies. However I was never in the mood for one, plus I was scared because it wasn’t Val behind the pine.<\/p>\n

We paid Hot Mama a visit this week, and they shrunk their cocktail menu down to one page, but they still include one Bloody type drink: The Deniro.<\/p>\n

I must pause to mention, these may be the worst photos I’ve ever taken. I am embarrassed to have to post them. It is seriously dark inside, and trying to use my little led “flash” didn’t help. Ugh. The worst. But here it is.<\/p>\n

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Terrible photo, tasty drink!<\/p><\/div>\n

Julia C was behind the bar, and I decided to give her a chance. The Deniro features bourbon instead of the usual vodka, with a splash of beef stock, and tomato juice. For $10 it features a capicola wrapped fire pickle, and you can add a 2nd garnish for an extra $2. I am no bourbon fan, despite J trying to turn me into one, but it lends a sweetness to the drink that is normally lacking. It has a light tomato taste, since it’s not juice heavy, and it finishes with a nice meaty aftertaste. It was a stroonng tasting drink, and that fire pickle was NO JOKE. I love spice, and it was delicious, but it definitely would be far too spicy for many. <\/p>\n

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Capicola wrapped Fire Pickle<\/p><\/div>\n

It really was a different drink from your “classic” Bloody Mary, so it wouldn’t be fair to Julia to compare it to one of Val’s legendary cocktails. It was tasty and easy to drink. I would imagine if you want a more traditional Bloody, you could still order one despite there no longer being a full page Bloody menu. Hot Mama’s was having a Trivia Brunch for a while, I’m not sure if they still are, but it’s on my list to get to one day. <\/p>\n

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