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 kick off summer. You can finally wear white without committing a fashion faux pas. You can get ice cream whenever you want. And you can finally take brunch and happy hour poolside or patio-side. Whether you’re hosting or guesting, we’ve got holiday cocktail ideas for incredible sips all weekend.
For the AM: Bloody Marys
Start your Memorial Day cocktails with the “red” in red, white, and blue covered. Using Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings is the simplest way to make a stellar Bloody in seconds—perfect for when the pool is calling your name.
No matter what you’re serving, Bloodys will hang with the best of any menu. From breakfast burritos to French toast casserole, a Bloody Mary will go down easy. For a single Bloody, combine 6-8 ounces of tomato juice, 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite seasoning (can’t pick a favorite? Try ‘em all with the Meet Demitri’s Kit), 2 ounces of a spirit (vodka, tequila, gin), plenty of ice, and fresh lime. Go light and bright with the garnish: carrots, celery, pickled veg.
And did you know our seasonings do double duty as a marinade? Fire up the grill and use them for your BBQ entrees and sides. Use Chipotle Habanero for skirt or flank steak, add Extra Horseradish for an extra tangy Caesar dressing, or put Chilies & Peppers in sauces and dips for some extra zest. Power move: Snack on your veggie garnish with Chilies & Peppers aioli to tide you over in between meals.
For the PM: Margaritas
These margarita recipes are perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a gorgeous summer afternoon. Choose between our Organic Margarita Mix and our 38 Calorie Margarita Mix so you can get out of the kitchen and get outside. Our premium mixes are made with all-natural ingredients for a marg that tastes as fresh as you’d get in a restaurant. No preservatives, no high-fructose corn syrup, no gluten—just simple, real ingredients that make the perfect base for Memorial Day drinks.
Classic margarita
If you’re a Demitri’s fan, you’ve probably got this recipe memorized. But in case you need a refresher, it’s 2 parts Demitri’s Margarita Mix, 1 part high-quality tequila, a dash of Cointreau if you like, and a Rimshot Rim Salt to bring it all together. Our Rim Salt combines pineapple, pomegranate, lime, and a touch of chili pepper for some zest.
Spicy margarita
It’s heating up outside, and what’s in your glass should match. Throw in some muddled jalapeños or jalapeño-infused tequila for a marg that packs a punch. Want a little spicy, a little sweet? A bit of 100% pineapple juice or mango juice adds complex flavor to balance the heat. And the fruitiness brings out the flavors of the Rimshot Rim Salt—hello yum!
Strawberry basil margarita
Fresh herbs amp up any recipe, from a caprese salad to guacamole to your beverages. They taste best from your own garden, but the farmer’s market or grocery store will also come through if you don’t have a green thumb. The sweetness of the strawberry and the earthiness of the basil add some serious dimension to your margarita. To make this recipe, muddle a handful of sliced strawberries and a few leaves of chopped basil in a glass (you can even use the back of a wooden spoon if you don’t have a muddler in your home bar). Garnish with extra strawberry slices and basil for a drink that screams summer.
However you’re spending this Memorial Day weekend, we hope it’s relaxing, fun, and full of good drinks. While you’re celebrating, don’t forget what this day is really about: Remembering and honoring our fallen veterans. We send our sincerest appreciation to the veterans and military families in the Demitri’s club.
