A Vulcan Bloody Mary

The New York Times unwittingly issued me a challenge today in an article entitled The Avocado's Avocation. The article describes the origins of the Hulk-green drink pictured above. And although the idea of this drink that includes one-quarter of an avocado — yes, that much — freaks me out, I'm determined to drink one.

Junior Merino is the Frankenstein to this monster of a drink, served cold. It's a good answer to the Bloody Mary, which I can't drink, thanks to a mild tomato allergy. I'm often on the Lower East Side, and that's where the home of the monster is. Macondo, the restaurant and bar opened last week on Houston Street.

Challenge accepted, NYT! Hmmm, I may get one tonight! Game on!

P.S. Trekkers get the headline

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A Vulcan Bloody Mary