A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar
Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores, Carmel
624-6605
Owner Mike Sapon won’t reveal the 11 ingredients that go into the signature Bloody Marys at his bustling A.W. Shucks, but bloody aficionados flock here for the superb combo of spicy tomato meeting alcohol meeting fresh garnish. What his fans do know is this: The spicy, tomato-based mix is made fresh every morning (that’s five gallons each Saturday and Sunday), he uses a high-quality vodka and each drink is garnished in style with celery, pepperoncini, olives and a wedge of lime.