The Secret to Valpo's Best Bloody Mary is revealed

Secret to Valpo’s Best Bloody Mary

Quick–what do you think put Radius-Valpo on the map? If you guessed the hamburger, you’re most of us. But according to Chef Chris Pavlou, it was the bloody mary that made Radius famous. While creations like the Prime Burger, The Elvis, and The Redenbacher are often credited with the back-to-back ‘Restaurant of the Year’ honors, Pavlou believes it was his bloody mary that helped attract and engage his restaurant’s biggest fans. Today, you’ll learn the secret to Valparaiso’s best bloody mary!

Not Your Ordinary Cocktail

While some may consider the chef’s comment as hamburger blasphemy, seeing is believing! Just drive through Valpo’s downtown early on a weekend. From the moment Radius opens, every outdoor seat is taken and guests don’t seem to mind waiting for their own table.

Now take a closer look and you can’t help but notice that everyone has a bloody mary and a smile–in that order!

But this isn’t just any bloody mary, and this isn’t just any restaurant. These cocktails are a culinary experience. Every sip is paired with the flavors and ingredients of the critically acclaimed Radius menu.

The Bloody Mary Mix That Stands Alone!

The 16 oz bloody mary pairs well with the Radius menu!

Before you dismiss this concoction as a great pretender that rides the coattails of the Radius hamburger, consider the popularity of Radius’s 16-oz Traditional Bloody Mary. Many fans of the original bloody mary are purists who just prefer vodka and bloody mary mix. These people often claim the secret to Valpo’s legendary cocktail lies in the Radius bloody mary mix. Some fans even order virgin bloody marys. The mix is that good!

The 16-oz bloody mary comes garnished with a skewer holding Applewood Smoked Bacon. The bloody mary mix pairs perfectly with the signature dishes and plates that include beef, steak, chicken, and fish. The Radius bloody mary mix has a unique flavor that mirrors the Radius cuisine and allows the high-quality ingredients to shine. It’s also a big hit in spicing up the sharing of appetizers!

Of course, like everything else on the Radius menu, your order is made your way! The 16-oz cocktail has various additional options including a burger slider for $2 extra, a Miller Lite pony (7-oz) for $2, and even an extra shot for $3.

Radius’ Bloody Mary Drink Comes with an Experience

Alfresco! Radius outdoor dining is considered the best view in town.

Whether it’s date night over outdoor dining or meeting friends for live music & dinner, everything is better when it comes with a complimentary setting. According to Pavlou, if eating out doesn’t come with a great experience, then people could just stay home and order carry out. Maybe that’s the secret to this drink’s loyal following. This mixed drink is an experience from start to finish!

The experience begins when you first see your server navigate through the packed house while balancing your meal on a drink. Everyone in the restaurant seems to smile and react with awe as the Radius servers manage to dart through the crowded restaurant while juggling the behemoth cocktail. Serving Radius’ loaded tomato cocktail requires agility!

These drinks are stacked: especially the 32-oz version. The Radius flagship cocktail is topped by the legendary half-pound Prime Burger with your choice of cheese, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, crinkle-cut pickles, and red onions on a buttered toasted brioche bun. If that’s not enough, the 32-oz bloody marys also include a skewer containing an onion ring, shrimp cocktail, mac & cheese hush puppy, applewood smoked bacon, celery stick, and a Miller Lite Pony on the side.

The Cocktail that Made Radius Famous

Valpo’s best cocktail is like Valpo’s best burger. Packed with flavor and add-on options to have it your way. The secret to Radius’s legendary cocktail is mixing Valpo’s best bloody mary mix with fresh ingredients, Valparaiso’s best burger, and careful mixing that comes with a remarkable dining experience. Add a touch of outdoor dining, a dash of live music, and mix well with high-energy service: you’ll experience the flavors & style of Valparaiso’s best bloody mary!

32-OZ

Prime Burger with Cheese, Onion Ring, Shrimp Cocktail, Mac & Cheese Hush Puppy, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Celery Stick, and a Miller Lite Pony

24-OZ

1 Burger Slider, Onion Ring, Shrimp Cocktail, Mac & Cheese Hush Puppy, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Celery Stick, and a Miller Lite Pony

16-OZ

Garnish Skewer & Applewood Smoked Bacon. EXTRAS: +$2 Burger Slider, +$3 Extra Shot, +$2 Miller Lite Pony (7oz)

The cocktail pairs perfectly with signature dishes and plates that include beef, steak, chicken, and fish. The Radius beverage has a unique flavor that mirrors the Radius cuisine and allows the high-quality ingredients to really shine. It’s also a great choice when sharing a table full of appetizers with friends!