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The Best Alternative to Bottled Bloody Mary Mix...

When people go out to a restaurant or bar, they want something they can’t make at home (they also don’t want to do the dishes afterward). They want over-the-top cocktails...

How to Elevate Your Brunch Menu with Gourmet Bl...

Let’s get one thing straight: Bloody Mary’s elevate the common brunch. Gooey French toast and fluffy eggs are staples, but spirited sips and bold flavor are the real reason people...

Rim Salt 101: Understanding the Different Types...

Want to elevate your homemade cocktails in literally 30 seconds? Keep reading to find out exactly how to make an Insta-worthy salt rim on your Bloody Marys, margaritas, and anything...

Bartending 101: Big Mary! How to Make Big, Jui...

Everybody’s got time for brunch, but nobody’s got time to make individual cocktail after cocktail. After all, the more time you spend making ‘em, the less time you spend enjoying...

The Bloody Mary: Hangover cure or myth?

Picture this: It’s Sunday morning. You’ve slept in and have absolutely nothing to do all day. The scaries haven’t set in yet—but a hangover from last night has. What do...

Unique Bloody Mary Garnishes For Your Party

When it comes to Bloody Marys, it’s what’s on the inside that counts: That’s why you use Demitri’s, right? But what’s on the outside makes a Bloody Mary shine! Garnishing...

3 Unique Bloody Mary Recipes to Impress Your Gu...

The only thing that can beat a Bloody Mary is Bloody Marys. You can’t go wrong with the tried and true classic, but sometimes you want to experiment, right? Whether...

How to Make the Perfect Margarita: Tips and Tricks

Did someone say “margarita”?! Yes. We did. You might be thinking that we’ve confused Bloody Margarets (aka Red Snapper) with margaritas. Nope! We’re letting you in on a little secret:...

The Secret to Crafting the Perfect Bloody Mary:...

Chances are you love a good Bloody Mary. Like, really love it. And who wouldn’t? Bloody Marys combine all the best savory, salty, and spicy flavors, whether you’re staying classic...

The Ultimate Game Day Cocktail: Win Your Party ...

The Big Game is almost here, and you know what that means: It’s the time of the year when football lovers, commercial lovers, and food lovers unite in one living...

Building and Stocking a Bar at Home: 101 With t...

Creating your own bar at home can be an exciting experience, especially if you love cocktails, and like having friends and family over all the time. With the holidays just...

Bartending 101: Basic Drink Recipes for Beginners

Whether it’s an Old Fashioned or a Bloody Mary, some drinks are ubiquitous to the bartending trade. Any bartender worth their (margarita) salt knows how to make these iconic concoctions. ...

What Is a Mixologist and How Do I Become One?

Some people enjoy beer, and some people prefer cocktails. But others consider themselves mixed drink connoisseurs, artists that use liquid spirits rather than liquid paint. Mixology goes a step above...

Bloody Maria: A Tequila Twist on the Classic Bl...

Brunch-goers and hangover-havers around the globe regularly turn to the Bloody Mary to soothe their Sunday scaries. You can’t go wrong with the tried-and-true hangover cure, but those looking for...

The Best Bartending Books for the Beginner Mixo...

It doesn’t get much better than sipping on a crisp cocktail after a long day. The delicate combination of flavors, textures, and temperatures in your favorite beverage hits the spot...

Why and How We Use Egg Whites in Cocktails

You may not think of eggs and egg whites as essential ingredients for behind the bar, but bartenders have considered them a staple for decades (and even centuries). If you’re...

Spruce Up Your Summer Patio with These 6 Outdoo...

It’s summertime, and that means outdoor bar games season is upon us! Whether you're a regular at your local bar or like spending time with your friends, bars are a...

The Snit: A Beer Chaser for the Bloody Mary Coc...

If you’ve never heard the word “snit” before, don’t worry–you’re far from the only one. This four-letter word looks and sounds like a curse word, but in actuality, it’s much...

Bloody Mary Appetizers: A New Way to Consume Yo...

A cocktail is an excellent start to a meal, especially the Bloody Mary. Its flavorful ingredients pack a punch, relaxing you while waking up your taste buds. Below we've listed...

Wow Your Guests With These Unique Fall Cocktails

As the season changes from summer to fall, the air gets crisp, evenings get darker, and sleeves get longer. With Halloween and Thanksgiving around the corner, you have plenty of...

Top 4 Fall Party Food Ideas for You

It’s finally fall! This means it’s officially time to trade in your shorts and iced coffees for the sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes. As the seasons change and you start...

Guide on How to Make a Bloody Mary with Mix

So you love ordering bloody marys when you're out, but have no clue how to make a proper one for yourself at home. With Demitri's delicious Bloody Mary Seasoning and...

8 Awesome Halloween Margaritas That You Should Try

We all know that the best part of being an adult is you no longer have to ask your parents' permission to eat what you want for dinner. A pint...

Where Does the Bloody Mary Cocktail Get Its Name?

The Bloody Mary is one of our favorite drinks, dating back to when Demitri developed his recipe in 1988 in Seattle. But the history of the cocktail goes back much farther than...

5 Bloody Mary Variations to Escape the Rut

Whether you’re a bartender looking to shake up the menu or a home chef hoping to add to your brunch repertoire, sometimes we all just need a change of pace....

Creative Bloody Mary Garnishes You Have To Try

There’s something special about a Bloody Mary. This superb cocktail is filled to the brim with tomato juice, your favorite liquor, and flavorful spices. It acts not only as a...

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BARTENDING TERMS TO KNOW

Bartending goes beyond looking good and wearing a great smile. It even goes beyond having the right equipment or ingredients. If you don’t know the language, you’re doomed. Bartending terminologies are...

11 EASY AND ESSENTIAL COCKTAILS FOR YOUR HOME BAR

There’s no better place to drink up and have a good time than your own home. To ensure endless fun and ease, it’s important to stock your home bar with essential...

COMING UP WITH A UNIQUE BLOODY MARY RECIPE

If a bartender is an artist, then the bar is his canvas. It is there where he’s free to experiment, paint with broad strokes, and get out of his comfort...

4 UPSELLING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNING BARTENDERS

If a bartender is an artist, then the bar is his canvas. It is there where he’s free to experiment, paint with broad strokes, and get out of his comfort...

THINKING OUTSIDE THE CUP: INVENTING UNIQUE DRINKS

It’s no longer enough to have just the best atmosphere or the lowest prices if you’re a bar owner or bartender. While anybody can make the simple drinks, it’s the...

Are Bloody Marys Good for You?

In a Gallup Poll from 2018, participants were asked their views on alcohol, including what it did to their health. While 16% of respondents said it’s good for their health, while...

6 Questions You Should Be Asking When Hiring Ba...

If you’ve spent anytime in the food and beverage business, as an owner or just an entry-level employee, it shouldn’t surprise you that the industry has one of the highest turnover rates...

The History of The Margarita

Every cocktail aficionado worth their drink will rank the margarita amongst their favorite drinks. And it’s so easy to see why—the margarita, with its myriad of sweet, salty, and sour...

HOW TO GET A BARTENDING LICENSE

Starting a restaurant or a bar is no easy feat. There are so many factors that should be given considerable thought before opening your doors to guests. If your restaurant...

13 MUST-HAVE BARTENDER TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Whether you own a home or public bar, your bartending skills need to be top-notch. This requires more than getting the right liquors, ingredients, and mixes. To make fantastic drinks...

6 Do’s and Don’ts of interacting with Customers...

Whether you’re a rookie trying to understand the nuances of bartending or a veteran who is looking to improve, learning the simple do’s and don’ts of interacting with customers can...

4 Classic Cocktails Every Bartender Should Know

Sometimes, it feels like the number of possible cocktails is endless. And in a way, it almost is: imagine all the types of alcohol, all the soda/juice/mixers, all the garnishes,...

Skills to look for on a Bartender’s Resume

A good owner knows that the best way to success is finding trustworthy, reliable employees who you can leave to it while you play a round of golf. Bartending is...

BARTENDING 101: OUR BARTENDING TRAINING MANUAL

The road to becoming a bartender goes beyond stacking your bar with essential spirits, seasonings, and liqueurs. It requires you to understand the basic and essential bartending techniques. After mastering these,...

Shaken vs. Stirred: What Makes a Better Cocktail?

Shaken vs. stirred cocktails is a long-running topic of conversation, a debate perhaps best memorialized by James Bond’s immortal words, “Shaken, not stirred.” Casual consumers of cocktails might not know...

OUR TIPS FOR A HOMEMADE BLOODY MARY GIFT BASKET

We are in the midst of the season of sharing and spreading love. And here at Demitri’s, we don’t know a better way to show some love than with the...

7 BEST WINTER COCKTAILS TO STAY WARM

The winter season reminds us of a lot of things: long cold nights, the turning of leaves, holiday shopping, and spending time with loved ones. But none of that is...

Cocktail Trends to Follow in 2022

2021 had its ups and downs, but some things remain the same: the beverage industry is booming and evolving to meet the demands of a more consciously aware consumer base....

Try These Unique Bloody Mary Garnish Ideas

The Bloody Mary and celery stalks have become forever entwined. It’s almost unheard of today to order the famous tomato-juice-vodka combination and not receive a large green stalk of celery...

The Best Warm Alcoholic Drinks for Winter

Warm alcoholic drinks are the perfect way for adults to warm up by the fire this winter. People often assume that cocktails should be served cold, but there is a...

LAWLER OUT LOUD: MIXING UP THE MAINSTREAM

Demitri was recently featured on Christie Lawler’s “Lawler Out Loud” podcast and goes into the fascinating behind-the scenes of the beverage industry.

Local Bloody Mary maker becomes national success

A million dollar idea can happen anywhere. For Seattle’s Demitri Pallis, his came behind a bar while trying to make a better Bloody Mary.

3 Steps to building the perfect Bloody Mary

If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to drink before 5 p.m., you can thank the Bloody Mary…. READ MORE

Sipping 4 Super Bowl

We’re not going to fanny around here & just get straight to the bloody point of this issue – Sunday, Super Bowl and sipping on a Mary… Alrigh’- fancy a...