Why is bloody Mary cocktail named Mary?

There are several proposed origins for the name of the Bloody Mary cocktail:

1. Mary Tudor: Some believe the name refers to Mary Tudor, also known as "Bloody Mary," due to her brutal persecution and execution of Protestants during her reign as Queen of England. The association with the infamous English monarch could lend a symbolic meaning to the drink's intense flavor and reddish hue.

2. Marie Antoinette: Another theory suggests the name originated from the French queen Marie Antoinette. The drink's color, which is similar to the red flag commonly associated with the French Revolution, may have led to this connection.

3. Mary Brown or Mary Pickford: Some attribute the name to an American actress named Mary Brown or Mary Pickford. Allegedly, a bartender created a tomato-based cocktail and named it after one of these popular actresses of the early 20th century.

4. Russian Origins: Bloody Mary may have its roots in Russian cuisine. The Russian drink "Sbiten," a hot beverage containing honey and spices, was traditionally flavored with pepper and had a reddish color. Some speculate that Bloody Mary evolved from this Russian drink.

5. Harry's New York Bar: The famous Harry's New York Bar in Paris claims to have invented Bloody Mary in the early 1920s. The drink was reportedly named after Marie de Medici, the mother of Louis XIII, who was an Italian royal and known as "Mary."