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 boxes as you transition to early spring. Made with simple ingredients in carefully crafted proportions, these cocktails are perfect for an impromptu hangout, a curated dinner party, or a Sunday brunch that bleeds into happy hour. Here’s how to make the most out of your favorite Demitri’s products, plus our best hosting tips.
What are the best cocktails for early spring?
Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings and Margarita Mixes are made for early spring days: bold, bright flavors and foolproof recipes that anyone can master at home. Early spring cocktails should feel refreshing and easy; with Demitri’s, you can quickly make an award-winning Bloody Mary for brunch and a margarita while you chop veggies for dinner.
What do I need to make better cocktails at home this spring?
Temps hitting above 50 degrees? Still light out past 6 p.m.? These things are worth celebrating—with Demitri’s margaritas. To make sure you’re prepared for whenever the mood strikes, keep the basics on your regular shopping list and make sure you’re stocked up on your favorite mixes from Demitri’s.
What to keep on hand for anytime margaritas and Bloody Marys:
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Lemons and limes
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Tomato juice
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High-quality vodka and tequila
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Cointreau
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Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings: Our Classic Recipe is always great for an elegant Bloody, or mix it up with Chilies & Peppers, Extra Horseradish, and Chipotle Habanero.
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Demitri’s Margarita Mix: Enjoy our Organic Traditional Margarita Mix or try the 38-Calorie version for a lighter option.
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Demitri’s Rimshot Rim Salt: Grab original, bacon, and margarita flavors for the finishing touch on any cocktail. It’s the flavor punch you didn’t know you needed but can’t go without.
How can I add spring flavors to my Demitri’s margaritas?
Incorporate seasonal flavors for a fresh spin on the cocktails you love. Blood oranges are having their moment right around now, along with pineapple and passion fruit. Add a touch of fresh juice to your next marg for an instant taste of spring—just sub it in for the Cointreau and kick back.
Easy early spring margarita recipe (serves 1):
Ingredients:
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1 lime wedge
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2 ounces tequila
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3 ounces Demitri’s Margarita Mix
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¼ to ½ ounce Cointreau or a dash of Grand Marnier
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Ice
Directions:
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Run lime wedge around rim of glass.
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Dip rim into a saucer of Rimshot salt.
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Add tequila, Demitri’s Margarita Mix, Cointreau, and ice to shaker.
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Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
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Strain into glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with lime.
How can I make batches of Bloody Marys for spring get-togethers?
Don’t stress when a few friends coming over turns into a patio party. While you focus on the food, Demitri’s helps you make batch cocktails in no time. Scale our standard recipes and put out a few garnishes you have on hand to effortlessly host any size group.
Big-batch Bloody Mary recipe for spring brunch (serves 8):
Ingredients:
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Lime wedges
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Demitri’s Original or Bacon Rimshot Rim Salt
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32 ounces tomato juice
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3-5 tablespoons Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning
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16 ounces quality vodka
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Ice
Directions:
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Moisten half of the rim of all your glasses with a lime wedge, then press each into a saucer of Demitri’s Rimshot. Half-rims or “smiles” that go down the side of the glass are nice because someone can get a sip with or without salt.
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Combine Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning with tomato juice, vodka, and ice in a large pitcher. Use a spoon to gently combine all the ingredients.
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Pour a serving into each glass.
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Garnish, squeeze lime on top, and enjoy!
After a long winter, you deserve simple, delicious cocktails that taste as good as your favorite restaurant’s. Demitri’s has been crafting bartender-quality Bloody Mary Seasonings and Margarita Mixes for decades, making it easy to recreate balanced cocktails without complicated steps. Your next spring cocktail can be ready in minutes thanks to Demitri’s.
