If your Monday began in full electrolyte-recovery mode, make a date with the Universal ’s Bloody Mary. It will jolt you back to reality, while also balancing out hearty dishes  such as the eatery’s delectable biscuits and gravy. The Universal's house-made blend (fresh horseradish, Worchester, Cholula, Tabasco, pepperoncini juice, olive juice, celery salt, and tomato juice) rivals my favorite mixer: the Real Dill 's zesty, pickle juice–infused concoction. The cocktail's garnish is a five-piece ensemble with a celery stalk, a slice of lemon, a pepperoncini, an olive, and my favorite—a piece of cucumber. The crucial element though, is the brightly-salted rim, which is made up of celery salt spiced with cayenne pepper and colored with paprika.
Hunker down in a booth and take your restoration seriously.
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