Minneapolis (CNN) — January 1 is usually one of the busiest days of the year at the Hi-Lo Diner here. Patrons — some still in a state of revelry from the night before — pack the booths and order up ...

The Bloody Mary’s origins can be traced back to the 1920s, and if history has proved anything, it isn’t going anywhere. The traditional version is relatively simple: tomato juice, vodka, ...