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 what does every party need? A signature cocktail! A Bloody Mary is the perfect candidate for your Fourth of July drink menu (duh, it’s red), especially for parties that start in the AM and flow long into the evening for fireworks and fun. Whether you’re kicking your day off with a parade or a power walk, you and your guests deserve to kick back and relax with the world’s best Bloody Mary.
And with Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings, you can whip up a Bloody (or a pitcher of them) in minutes, so you really can relax. Less mixing, more enjoying—that’s the motto of the summer.
A DIY Bloody Mary bar couldn’t be easier to set up in your kitchen, in your backyard, or poolside. You can even pack it up into a picnic basket if you’re headed to a cookout or the beach. You can also use this guide to make a summer cocktail bar for any of your events. It’s the simplest way to transform a backyard brunch into a party all season long.
The secret sauce: Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings, rim salts, and more
The best Bloody Mary starts with the best Bloody Mary mix. Our award-winning seasonings use gourmet ingredients—the same ones a bartender would use for a premium drink. Some Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, freshly grated horseradish, lemon juice, black pepper, a hint of celery seed, and plenty of spice for a nicely balanced, perfectly zesty drink. With four recipes to choose from, there’s a Bloody for everybody. Classic is for the traditionalists, Chilies & Peppers is for people who want a little extra oomph, Chipotle Habanero is for those who want a lot of extra oomph (pepper-heads, you know who you are), and Extra Horseradish is for anyone who wants—can you guess—some extra horseradishy goodness in their glass.
We created the Meet Demitri’s Kit to give you a bit of everything, and that’s why it’s perfect for DIY Bloody Mary bars. Guests can choose their base seasoning and their Rimshot Rim Salt. The Original flavor combines Hawaiian sea salts, smoked salts, pepper, celery seed, and a few secrets for an elevated salt rim. The Bacon Rim Salt adds a nice dose of smoky, savory flavor to every sip.
If you’re celebrating on the go, bring Demitri’s with you in convenient single-serve pouches. Is it really a holiday without a Bloody?
Creative garnishes: Red, white, and (some) blue
Your signature drink isn’t dressed without a heavy hand of garnish. We’ve got the red covered in your Bloody Mary base, but we’re not stopping there. You can always default to the tried-and-true garnishes (celery, pepperoni straws, pickled veggies). But if you want to add some Fourth of July flair, try cherry tomato and mozzarella ball skewers. They look amazing, taste great, and are as easy as can be to make. Or go for blue cheese-stuffed olives: Okay, okay… the blue here is more theoretical, but we think it counts, and we know it’s tasty.
When in doubt, throw a slider or cocktail frank on a stick for a real crowd-pleaser.
Be the host with the most: Party setup tips
The best part about a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar is that you just need to set it up and let your guests build cocktails or mocktails to their hearts’ content. Setting up all the individual ingredients with a recipe card is nearly effortless—make sure to keep the tomato juice flowing and plenty of ice at the ready! Tip: Design a special recipe card using a template on Canva or another free design program. It’s a small detail that turns a get-together into a real party.
Since we can’t come to your Fourth party, make sure to tag us in photos of your spread, okay? Extra points if you’re enjoying a Bloody on a fun pool floatie. Happy celebrating!
