Clearwater Bloody Mary Mix Declared Among Best In World

CLEARWATER, FL. -- A family-owned Bloody Mary mix company in Clearwater is being called one of the best in the world for its signature mix after capturing six medals in two different international competitions.

Blood Brothers Bloody Mary Mix, which recently announced a partnership with Big Storm Brewing Co., took home two top awards from the prestigious Drunken Tomato international Bloody Mary competition. Blood Brothers won platinum and best in category in both the "Hot and Spicy" and the "Bloody Caesar" categories. The company also captured a gold in the “Mild” category.

The awards came days after Blood Brothers received three silver medals at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition in March, one of the oldest and most reputable competitions of its kind.

“We are beyond thrilled to be named the best by some of the most elite judges in the world. This is a win not only for Blood Brothers, but for our entire Tampa Bay community who has given us so much support,” Dax Hoover, co-owner of Blood Brothers, said.

“Blood Brothers’ commitment to quality, freshness and passion is top-notch. We’re proud to help grow such an awesome local business in Tampa Bay. There is no better Bloody Mary that we’ve tried than Blood Brothers.” Big Storm co-owner L.J. Govoni said.

Judging during the three-day competition is done by blind taste testing to ensure a fair and impartial competition.

"With people staying in due to the coronavirus, Blood Brothers’ Bloody Mary mix is also perfect for making at home – just add mix, your favorite vodka, ice and you’re done," Hoover said. "It’s the perfect Quarentini!” The mix is available for purchase on the company's website.

In addition to the Bloody Mary mix, the company bottles All-Purpose Marinade, Dippin' Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Hawaiian Sea Salt and Blazin' Medley Garnish.

Blood Brothers Bloody Mary Mix is a tribute to the owners’ father, Ken Hoover, and his wife Diane’s homemade blood shot recipe. After Diane died, Dax Hoover and his brothers decided to create a label and bottle it to surprise their father.

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Tragically, one week before the bottling was completed, the Hoovers' father died. After his death, Blood Brothers Bloody Mary Mix was officially launched in 2015 as a way to keep their family connected. It reunited the three Hoover brothers under a family business, honoring their father and their family bond.

Every bottle of Blood Brothers Bloody Mary Mix contains their hand-crafted recipe featuring a robust blend of spices, fresh natural ingredients and award-winning flavor.