Love a good Bloody Mary in the morning? So do we — especially one made with Bloody Mary Mix from local company Preservation & co. Created from fresh, seasonal ingredients including crushed capers, green bean brine, balsamic reduction and Dijon mustard, Preservation & co.’s Mary was awarded the Silver Medal at the 2012 National Bloody Mary Contest. All of Preservation & co.’s products are hand-crafted and hand-packed from start to finish in Midtown Sacramento, and they never contain any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Some of our other favorites from their product line include:

• Balsamic Beets: Pickled with golden balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ginger and lemon juice, these little beet slices are both tangy and sweet. Try them paired with soft cheeses or diced atop a deviled egg.

• Big John’s Habanero Chips: These dill cucumber slices are flavored with habanero pepper to really pack a punch! They’re great added to a sandwich or burger, or use them to top off your Bloody Mary for a briney kick. One dollar from every jar sold is donated to stroke awareness and research.

• Hickory Brussels Sprouts: You don’t see pickled Brussels sprouts just anywhere, but trust us, these are awesome! Zesty, smoky and delicious, these little gems can make a Brussels-sprout lover out of just about anyone.