When you think of fall, you think of pumpkin spice, sweater weather, and football Sundays (and Mondays, and Thursdays, and Saturdays). Whether this is the year you finally win your fantasy football league or you’re more interested in the snack situation, Bloody Marys are a go-to for game day drinks.
The easiest way to serve Bloody Marys on game day is to use a premium ready-to-pour Bloody Mary mix. Demitri’s Ready-to-Pour Bloody Mary Mix combines tomato juice with our award-winning seasonings, so all you have to do is pour, add vodka, stir, and serve. This means less time measuring and mixing—and more time focusing on the action on the field.
What are good cocktails for football watch parties and tailgates?
Game days can start in the early hours of the morning to get a prime tailgate spot and extend all the way past dinnertime. In other words, you want a cocktail that’s not too sweet or heavy, pairs well with a variety of game-day foods, and can be made quickly in your kitchen or on the go.
Bloody Marys check all those boxes. They’re bold and savory enough to stand on their own, while their flavorful, tomato-based profile complements everything from breakfast tacos and burgers to chips and dip.
Bloody Marys are also easy to serve to a crowd. Instead of making individual cocktails with a long list of ingredients, a ready-to-pour Bloody Mary mix lets you get everyone a drink with just a few simple ingredients. Plus, for guests who aren’t drinking, you can simply leave out the vodka and serve the Bloody Mary mix over ice for a flavorful beverage.
For late-afternoon and evening games, margaritas are another great option, especially with a seasonal twist like apple cider.
What’s the easiest way to make Bloody Marys for game day?
Making Bloody Marys from scratch can be a labor of love. You might need tomato juice, spices, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, citrus, horseradish, and several rounds of measuring, mixing, tasting, and tweaking.
Demitri’s Ready-to-Pour Mix takes the work out of the process. It combines tomato juice with Demitri’s signature seasonings in a convenient liter bottle, so you can simply:
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Pour Demitri’s Ready-to-Pour Mix over ice.
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Add vodka.
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Stir.
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Garnish and serve.
That’s it. No measuring out a dozen ingredients or hauling a full Bloody Mary bar from your kitchen. It’s an easy game-day shortcut that lets you spend less time making cocktails and more time enjoying the game and the environment.
Our standard recipe is two parts mix to one part vodka, but you can easily adjust the strength to your preference.
How do you elevate Bloody Marys for game day?
Just because you’re drinking out of a plastic cup in a parking lot doesn’t mean you have to settle for a basic Bloody Mary.
Go for the extra point with a pop-up garnish bar. Prep everything at home, pack it in small containers or bags, and keep it chilled in your cooler until you’re ready to serve.
Easy Bloody Mary garnish bar:
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Fresh vegetables (celery, carrots, snap peas) for crunch
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Lemon and lime for brightness
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Olives, pickles, and peppers for interesting textures and heat
What do you need for Bloody Marys at a tailgate?
The beauty of using Demitri’s Ready-to-Pour Mix is that you don’t need to lug a full cocktail bar to the stadium parking lot. When the flavor is already taken care of, your packing list can stay refreshingly simple.
Bloody Mary tailgate essentials:
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Vodka (or you can move this into the optional category for a no-alcohol Bloody!)
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Cups for serving
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Stirrers for mixing
Optional nice-to-haves:
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Cooler
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Ice
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Garnishes
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Shot glass for measuring vodka
Great cocktails with minimal effort are the name of the game. Thanks to Demitri’s Ready-to-Pour Mix, you can have an easy, flavorful Bloody Mary option ready for tailgating, watch parties, and gatherings.
You deserve an easy game day drink because what’s happening on the field is stressful enough.
