Bloody Marys

You may have heard: Ernest Hemingway enjoyed a tipple or two. In fact, the iconic writer liked his drink so much that another writer, Philip Greene, was inspired to pen To Have and Have Another, a book about Hemingway’s drinking habits and the libations that wove their way into his works. His book answers, among other things, the burning question: was Papa really the boozehound he was so rumored to be? Read on.

We've given you 7 awesome ways to upgrade your Bloody Mary...but what if you want everything the classic Bloody brings to the table without actually drinking a horseradish-spiked tomato juice cocktail? Typical weekend conundrum, right? While we're making lists, here are 5 edible/drinkable Bloodies you've never tried.

This granita gets its heat from sriracha, a spicy Asian hot sauce, and freshly grated horseradish. For a milder version, cut down on the amounts, or omit them entirely. For a five-alarm treat, increase the sriracha to one teaspoon. (And don't say we didn't warn you.)