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How to Make a Restaurant-Quality Bloody Mary at Home (Bartender-Approved Tips)

Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings is the go-to for getting that weekend brunch experience in your own home. We spent years perfecting the recipe so that you can make Bloody Marys...

The Best Early Spring Cocktails at Home: Easy Bloody Mary & Margarita Recipes with Demitri’s

The best early spring cocktails combine fresh citrus, bright flavors, and bold spices to bridge between winter and warmer weather. Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and Margarita Mixes check all those...

Brunch at Home: Elevate Your Bloody Mary Game with Demitri’s

Hosting brunch is a big responsibility, but with Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings, it’s a piece of cake. (Or maybe a piece of quiche?) A great Bloody Mary is all about...

Looking for the Best Tailgate Cocktails? Demitri’s Single-Serve Bloody Marys Are a Game-Day Favorite.

No matter the season, you can always tailgate in style—you just might need some extra layers for cold weather. But when you’re wearing thermals, mittens, and two jackets, you want...

Doing Dry January? Make Flavor-Packed Mocktails Featuring Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and Margarita Mixes.

Whether you’re doing Dry January to reset after the holidays or just want alcohol-free options in your rotation, Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and Margarita Mixes make mocktails a snap—and with...

Making Bloody Marys On the Go? Try Demitri’s No-Mess, TSA-Approved Travel Pouches.

If your love for brunch and a stellar Bloody Mary doesn’t stop when you’re traveling, you’re in good company. Travel-friendly pouches from Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings let you take the...

Why Rim Salts Improve Your Bloody Mary: How to Pick the Right One

A Bloody Mary is never fully dressed without a rim salt. Looking for the best rim salt to make Bloody Marys that wow? Demitri’s Rimshot Rim Salts are crafted to...

Why Your Bloody Mary Tastes Off and How to Fix It With Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings

Making restaurant-quality Bloody Marys at home can be frustrating… no matter how much tinkering you do, you just can’t seem to get the flavor right. That’s why Demitri created his...

Easy Friendsgiving cocktails with Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings

One day you’re picking out your Halloween costume, and the next it’s out with the pumpkins and in with the turkeys. And that means it’s Friendsgiving time. If you’re looking...

Demitri’s Holiday Gift Guide: For the Bloody Mary and Margarita Lovers in Your Life

Need a gift for the friend who saves all the hot brunch spots? Another for the friend who’s always down to host? Are you at a loss for what to...

Bloody Good Halloween: Spooky Bloody Mary Bar Ideas

Happy Halloween to the spooky lovers! If you’ve been designing your costume for weeks, binge-watching all the classic horror films, and decking your house out in cobwebs, then we know...

Tailgate Like a Pro: Bloody Marys + BBQ for Game Day

One day you’re hanging by the pool, and the next you’re firing up the Crock-Pot for soup. Time flies in the fall, but along with it comes good food—and, of...

Why Your Bloody Mary Falls Flat (and How to Fix It) Step By Step Guide & Common Issues

This might come as a shock, but there are some people out there who don’t like Bloody Marys. Gasp! We know, we know—but we’re willing to bet a lot of...

Late-Summer Brunch Ideas to Savor the Season

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but September is just a stone’s throw away. (Yes, we’re in denial, too.) Pretty soon, you’ll be swapping sundresses for sweaters...

Red, White, and Boozy: Build a DIY Bloody Mary Bar for Your Backyard Party

Bust out the pool floats, heat up the grill, and turn up the music: Fourth of July is the time to go all out on a summer party extravaganza. And...

Grilling & Bloody Marys: The Unexpected Combo that Works

Some people look forward to summer for the beach trips and endless sunshine—and other people count down the days until they can fire up the grill. It’s just a fact...

Travel-Friendly Cocktail Kits for Summer Adventures

Goodbye, rain, and hello, summer! After a soft launch of summer in May, we’re ready to officially kick things up a notch in June. Ready for more sunshine, more trips,...

Father’s Day Brunch Ideas that Start with a Bloody Mary

Father’s Day is coming up, and to celebrate, your dad probably just wants you to laugh at his jokes (and maybe a good tee time). But dads deserve more fanfare...

Memorial Day Weekend Cocktails: Your Party Drink Lineup

It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy—and your Memorial Day weekend events are about to get a whole lot easier thanks to Demitri’s. There’s nothing like Memorial Day to really...

Bloody Mary Boards: The Ultimate Brunch Grazing Trend

Charcuterie board, grazing board, grown-up Lunchables… regardless of what you call a delightful assortment of meats, cheeses, and other goodies, these plates are the perfect companion to a Bloody Mary....

Low-Calorie Cocktails for Spring: Big Flavor, No Guilt

After a long winter, it’s time to come out of hibernation, and there’s no better way to ring in spring than with a margarita. Picture this: You, a marg, and...

Easter Brunch Cocktails: The Bloody Mary Takes Center Stage

Easter is here, and it’s time to put on your hosting hat (or bunny ears). If there’s ever a holiday to go all out for, it’s Easter brunch! Now isn’t...

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails: Green Bloody Marys & Festive Margarita Twists

St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner, and you’re in luck because we’ve got plenty of festive margaritas and Bloody Marys to mark the occasion. Wear your green and...

March Madness Drinks: The Ultimate Game Day Bloody Mary & Margarita Bar

Get your brackets ready: It’s March Madness time, and this post will prepare you to host a watch party like a pro. This is the Division 1 of game day...

Valentine’s Day Brunch: How to Set Up a Romantic Bloody Mary Bar

Roses are red, violets are blue, Bloody Marys are also red… and we love them, too! Love is in the air, and it smells a lot like Worcestershire, freshly grated...

How to Host the Ultimate National Margarita Day Party

We may not be able to agree on much, but we can agree that margaritas are worth celebrating. From Taco Tuesday to happy hour to dinners al fresco, margaritas are...

The Ultimate Game Day Bloody Mary Recipe for Football Playoffs & The Big Game

Peanut butter and jelly. Chips and dip. Bloody Marys and football. It just works. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the sport or you’re here for the snacks, football playoffs...

Why Bloody Marys Are the Perfect Cocktail for a Dry January Brunch

After a busy holiday season, many people are ready for a reset. From the happy hours to the company parties to the family parties to the New Year’s Eve celebration,...

Winter Warmers: Adding a Spicy Twist to Your Holiday Bloody Mary

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing more delightful than a spicy Bloody Mary while hanging in front of the fireplace. If you’re visiting home this holiday season and...

Make Holiday Cocktails Like a Pro: Festive Bloody Mary Garnishes and Margaritas to Impress

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. Or is it the season to eat and drink Marys? The holiday season is the perfect time to deck the halls...

Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas: How to Create a Jaw-Dropping Bloody Mary Bar

Hosting Thanksgiving can be really stressful, even for the pros among us. Between the shopping, the chopping, the cooking, and the cleaning, it’s a lot. And as much as we...

Behind the Label: What to Look for in a Quality Margarita Mix

A good margarita mix should taste like you sliced the limes yourself—but without needing to spend the time or even have fresh limes on hand. Too often, store-bought mixes are...

Your Best Travel Buddy: TSA-Approved Bloody Mary Pouches

There’s so much to love about the upcoming holiday season: spending time with family, eating good food, turning your out-of-office notifications on… But getting to your destination? There’s very little...

3 Scary Good Cocktails You Need to Make This Halloween

Spooky season is HERE. Have you spent all year perfecting your costume, or are you counting down the days until November 1st? Halloween is a polarizing holiday, but love it...

4 Unique Fall Cocktails For Your Next Party (Fun Bloody Marys, Margaritas & More!)

We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but all good things must come to an end, and that means summer too. Lucky for you, we’ve got...

How to Host a Bloody Mary Tasting Party

Tired of your humdrum movie night? Mix up your plans with a Bloody Mary tasting party. Whether your friends are Bloody Mary aficionados or newly initiated members of the fan...

How To Nail The Presentation Of Your Bloody Marys Every Time

The thing about Bloody Marys is that if you love them, you really love ‘em. Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings make an incredible foundation for your Bloodys—and if you’ve got a...

The Perfect Match: Your Quick Guide to Pairing Food with Bloody Marys

Hosting a big group for brunch can be stressful. Cleaning the house, arranging your bouquets, figuring out the menu… it can be a lot. Using Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings takes...

Why You Should Be Adding Citrus To Your Cocktails: How-To Guide

A fully stocked home bar always has a basket of citrus to choose from. You need lemons for Bloody Marys, limes for margaritas, oranges for Aperol spritzes, and fun options...

Margaritas for Every Occasion: How to Customize Your Mix for Different Events

Every occasion is a good time to have a margarita. Taco night? Pair ‘em with spicy margs. Hosting book club? Whip up a big batch of frozen margs and chat...

Get Ready for Grilling Season with Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings

Say what you want about the summer solstice: Summer doesn’t really start until you’ve fired up the grill. Grilling season is here, and we are already planning out delectable spreads...

3 Spritz Recipes to Sip on This Summer

When it’s this hot out, you don’t want fussy cocktails that take lots of prep. Spritzes are our go-to for light, refreshing drinks to serve alongside fresh summer foods. The...

May Bloody Mary of the Month: Flavor-Loaded Vegan Mary

A great thing about the Bloody Mary is how easy it is to customize—whether you want a lot of spice, extra horseradish, spirit free or otherwise. With that said, there...

3 Cocktails To Make Your Mother’s Day Bright

Moms are (typically) the easiest people to celebrate, so today we’re running through three easy drink ideas that can potentially make mom feel extra special. Whether you’re treating your mom...

5 Margarita Recipes You Need to Try for Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Little known fact: This holiday commemorates Mexico’s surprising victory over France in an 1862 battle. Since then, Cinco de Mayo has become a catchall for enjoying...

A Tale of Two Mixers: Bloody Marys and Margaritas, Coming Right Up!

You’ve heard of morning people and night owls. But we categorize people a little differently. You’ve got your brunch people, your happy hour people, and both (put us in this...

How to Build a Drink Bar at Home with Demitri’s

It’s officially spring, and our calendars are already filling up. Whether you’re hosting a summer soiree, a backyard cookout, or any other get-together, Demitri’s helps you elevate your drink bar...

Recipe of the Month: The Conservatory

We are feeling the Spring energy at Demetri’s headquarters, here in Seattle! The season brings the gardens popping, spring break planning, and the confirmation of overdue brunch dates. With warmer...

Podcast: Demitri Pallis on The Proof University Show

Demitri Pallis was recently featured on the Proof University Show to talk about how he turned his desire for a consistent, easy-to-make Bloody Mary mix into an award-winning product. Get...

Find the Best Bloody Mary Kit for Your Home Bar

Whether you’re new to Demitri’s products or you want to stock up on your faves with big savings, our kits let you explore our award-winning Bloody Mary Seasonings, Margarita Mixes,...