MySideOfTheBar

As most of my 10's of readers know I believe anyone or any bar that uses a store bought bloody mary mix is simply being lazy. However, I do feel it is my place to review any new mixes I find from time to time. Here are my latest discoveries: The first is from the Kansas City Canning Co . "Pickled Bloody Mary Mix" While it works well in a bloody mary, this mix simply does not have any defining characteristics. You could grab some tomato juice and any spices you have on hand and make a bloody mary just as good if not better. The second, however is one of the best premixes I have every had. It is simply called "Bloody Mary Mix."  This mix has a great combination of flavors and just the right amount of spices. It comes from the Preservation Canning Company our of Sacramento Calf. One thing both companies have in common is you can purchase both at the Better Cheddar on the Plaza in KC.  and both have many great items to garnish/enhance your morning cocktai

This was a first for Central Patti and I. We usually waste the day sitting by the pool at MySideOfTheBarATL, however this year we had something else in mind. We started the day with a charity 4 mile walk/run for the Children's Shriner's Hospital here in KC. Which would have been a whole lot more fun if it had not rained 2 1/2 inches while we participated. We both managed to finish and did enjoy our root-beer float at the end despite the pelting rain. Once we both showered and had a Bloody Mary we were off to our first stop,  Seasons 52 on the KC Plaza. This has long been a favorite stop for us and this day was no different. Central Patti enjoyed a glass of wine and I tried the Grapefruit Negroni. y We also enjoyed some Lobster Flatbread and Southern Shrimp and Grits, both absolutely fantastic. Next it was on to Coopers Hawk for a few more drinks. Then on to  Westport to the home away from home of MySideOfTheBars. Kelly's Westport Inn for