Two jokers were not originally invented for a single game; the Joker itself originated in the 1860s as a special trump card (the "Best Bower") for the game of Euchre.

However, for nearly 70 years, decks only included one Joker. The modern standard practice of including two Jokers per single deck was popularized in the late 1940s by the matching card game Canasta. Canasta became an international sensation and required four Jokers across two decks, prompting manufacturers to include two in every standard pack to simplify setup.

The traditional alcohol in a Bloody Mary is vodka. It is mixed with tomato juice and savory seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, and lemon juice.