The 11 best Bloody Marys in Chicago

This spicy take on a Bloody Mary is the perfect wake-up call. It's made with tequila and comes packed with flavor and spice—thick but not too thick. It has the perfect consistency for a spicy Bloody Mary. $12. —EA

Another spicy one to add to the list, the Bloody Maria at Dove's Luncheonette is made with Hacienda Reposado and comes with a Pacifico beer back, which you'll definitely need because this cocktail is filled with smoked black pepper and house-made hellfire bitters. It's a spicy yet delicious Bloody Maria. $10. —EA

This spicy-cool Bloody is made with mescal and boasts jalapeño-infused ice cubes, making it the perfect pairing to the gluttonous brunch at Elizabeth. —EA

The Shaw's Bloody Mary has enough accoutrements to be a hearty meal. With a pickle spear, olives, lemon, celery and shrimp, and backed with a Lagunitas Pils, you don't need to order anything else (but you should, because everything is delicious). $10. —EA

Much like its name, Pl-zen takes a lot of the elements in its surrounding neighborhood and gives it a unique spin. The Bloody Mary at the 18th Street spot is no different. You can choose between a bacon-infused vodka and a Serrano-infused tequila, both of which are complemented by Pl-zen’s house-made mix. The drink is only available during weekend brunch and contains everything you need to kick your weekend hangover to the curb. $7. —Clayton Guse