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 course, football season.
Even if your Sundays (and Saturdays and Mondays and maybe Thursdays) aren’t taken up by football, there’s something that we can all get behind: the art of the tailgate. Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings elevate any tailgate, from casual hangs to elaborate events. Keep reading for our favorite ways to shake things up.
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Use Demitri’s to prep batches that your guests can customize
Demitri’s award-winning Bloody Mary Seasonings were designed to make consistently high-quality drinks, whether it’s for a single glass or a pitcher. Mixing the base of a Bloody Mary—seasoning and tomato juice over ice—in advance saves time at the tailgate while still allowing your guests to craft their game-day drink. Someone doesn’t feel like drinking? They can enjoy an alcohol-free version. Someone wants theirs with extra heat? They can add a few more dashes of Chipotle Habanero Seasoning for the spicy Mary of their dreams. From the type of Bloody Mary Seasoning to the Rimshot Rim Salt (or lack thereof) and the garnish on top, everyone can tweak until their Bloody is perfect—for them.
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Garnish on the go
Speaking of garnish, a tailgate isn’t an excuse to skip one of the best components of a Bloody Mary. In fact, think of your garnish as a pregame snack to tide people over before the real menu commences (see #4). Pack cut-up celery, lemon and lime slices, pickles, olives, Blaze’s Beans, or pepperoni straws along with toothpicks for a fun mobile Bloody Mary bar.
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Stock up on single-serve pouches
These are the convenient, no-mess alternative to a full Bloody Mary station: just as tasty and easy to take on the move. Mix one pack with tomato juice and vodka and enjoy a perfectly seasoned Bloody without any fuss.
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Don’t stop at the beverages
If you’re exclusively using Demitri’s for football party cocktails, you could be eating as good as you’re drinking. The same signature spice blend that makes our Bloody Marys so tasty also makes for killer foods. You’ll love the Classic Recipe for nachos, tacos, wings—it’s the do-it-all marinade for chicken, steak, and beyond. Try Chilies & Peppers for a fresh take on the classic Buffalo chicken dip. You can’t have a tailgate without deviled eggs; try them with Classic or Extra Horseradish and you’ll never make them the old way again (get the recipe!).
Whether you’re a football fanatic or just there for the dips, we hope your tailgates are extra tasty thanks to Demitri’s. Tag us on Instagram to show how you use Demitri’s this season!
