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Why Your Bloody Mary Falls Flat (and How to Fix It) Step By Step Guide & Common Issues

This might come as a shock, but there are some people out there who don’t like Bloody Marys. Gasp! We know, we know—but we’re willing to bet a lot of...

Late-Summer Brunch Ideas to Savor the Season

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but September is just a stone’s throw away. (Yes, we’re in denial, too.) Pretty soon, you’ll be swapping sundresses for sweaters...

Red, White, and Boozy: Build a DIY Bloody Mary Bar for Your Backyard Party

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...

Grilling & Bloody Marys: The Unexpected Combo that Works

Some people look forward to summer for the beach trips and endless sunshine—and other people count down the days until they can fire up the grill. It’s just a fact...

Travel-Friendly Cocktail Kits for Summer Adventures

Goodbye, rain, and hello, summer! After a soft launch of summer in May, we’re ready to officially kick things up a notch in June. Ready for more sunshine, more trips,...

Father’s Day Brunch Ideas that Start with a Bloody Mary

Father’s Day is coming up, and to celebrate, your dad probably just wants you to laugh at his jokes (and maybe a good tee time). But dads deserve more fanfare...

Memorial Day Weekend Cocktails: Your Party Drink Lineup

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...

Bloody Mary Boards: The Ultimate Brunch Grazing Trend

Charcuterie board, grazing board, grown-up Lunchables… regardless of what you call a delightful assortment of meats, cheeses, and other goodies, these plates are the perfect companion to a Bloody Mary....

Low-Calorie Cocktails for Spring: Big Flavor, No Guilt

After a long winter, it’s time to come out of hibernation, and there’s no better way to ring in spring than with a margarita. Picture this: You, a marg, and...

Easter Brunch Cocktails: The Bloody Mary Takes Center Stage

Easter is here, and it’s time to put on your hosting hat (or bunny ears). If there’s ever a holiday to go all out for, it’s Easter brunch! Now isn’t...

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails: Green Bloody Marys & Festive Margarita Twists

St. Paddy’s Day is right around the corner, and you’re in luck because we’ve got plenty of festive margaritas and Bloody Marys to mark the occasion. Wear your green and...

March Madness Drinks: The Ultimate Game Day Bloody Mary & Margarita Bar

Get your brackets ready: It’s March Madness time, and this post will prepare you to host a watch party like a pro. This is the Division 1 of game day...

Valentine’s Day Brunch: How to Set Up a Romantic Bloody Mary Bar

Roses are red, violets are blue, Bloody Marys are also red… and we love them, too! Love is in the air, and it smells a lot like Worcestershire, freshly grated...

How to Host the Ultimate National Margarita Day Party

We may not be able to agree on much, but we can agree that margaritas are worth celebrating. From Taco Tuesday to happy hour to dinners al fresco, margaritas are...

The Ultimate Game Day Bloody Mary Recipe for Football Playoffs & The Big Game

Peanut butter and jelly. Chips and dip. Bloody Marys and football. It just works. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the sport or you’re here for the snacks, football playoffs...

Why Bloody Marys Are the Perfect Cocktail for a Dry January Brunch

After a busy holiday season, many people are ready for a reset. From the happy hours to the company parties to the family parties to the New Year’s Eve celebration,...

Winter Warmers: Adding a Spicy Twist to Your Holiday Bloody Mary

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing more delightful than a spicy Bloody Mary while hanging in front of the fireplace. If you’re visiting home this holiday season and...

Make Holiday Cocktails Like a Pro: Festive Bloody Mary Garnishes and Margaritas to Impress

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. Or is it the season to eat and drink Marys? The holiday season is the perfect time to deck the halls...

Thanksgiving Brunch Ideas: How to Create a Jaw-Dropping Bloody Mary Bar

Hosting Thanksgiving can be really stressful, even for the pros among us. Between the shopping, the chopping, the cooking, and the cleaning, it’s a lot. And as much as we...

Behind the Label: What to Look for in a Quality Margarita Mix

A good margarita mix should taste like you sliced the limes yourself—but without needing to spend the time or even have fresh limes on hand. Too often, store-bought mixes are...

Your Best Travel Buddy: TSA-Approved Bloody Mary Pouches

There’s so much to love about the upcoming holiday season: spending time with family, eating good food, turning your out-of-office notifications on… But getting to your destination? There’s very little...

3 Scary Good Cocktails You Need to Make This Halloween

Spooky season is HERE. Have you spent all year perfecting your costume, or are you counting down the days until November 1st? Halloween is a polarizing holiday, but love it...

4 Unique Fall Cocktails For Your Next Party (Fun Bloody Marys, Margaritas & More!)

We hate to be the ones to break it to you, but all good things must come to an end, and that means summer too. Lucky for you, we’ve got...

How to Host a Bloody Mary Tasting Party

Tired of your humdrum movie night? Mix up your plans with a Bloody Mary tasting party. Whether your friends are Bloody Mary aficionados or newly initiated members of the fan...

How To Nail The Presentation Of Your Bloody Marys Every Time

The thing about Bloody Marys is that if you love them, you really love ‘em. Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings make an incredible foundation for your Bloodys—and if you’ve got a...

The Perfect Match: Your Quick Guide to Pairing Food with Bloody Marys

Hosting a big group for brunch can be stressful. Cleaning the house, arranging your bouquets, figuring out the menu… it can be a lot. Using Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings takes...

Why You Should Be Adding Citrus To Your Cocktails: How-To Guide

A fully stocked home bar always has a basket of citrus to choose from. You need lemons for Bloody Marys, limes for margaritas, oranges for Aperol spritzes, and fun options...

Margaritas for Every Occasion: How to Customize Your Mix for Different Events

Every occasion is a good time to have a margarita. Taco night? Pair ‘em with spicy margs. Hosting book club? Whip up a big batch of frozen margs and chat...

Get Ready for Grilling Season with Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings

Say what you want about the summer solstice: Summer doesn’t really start until you’ve fired up the grill. Grilling season is here, and we are already planning out delectable spreads...

3 Spritz Recipes to Sip on This Summer

When it’s this hot out, you don’t want fussy cocktails that take lots of prep. Spritzes are our go-to for light, refreshing drinks to serve alongside fresh summer foods. The...

May Bloody Mary of the Month: Flavor-Loaded Vegan Mary

A great thing about the Bloody Mary is how easy it is to customize—whether you want a lot of spice, extra horseradish, spirit free or otherwise. With that said, there...

3 Cocktails To Make Your Mother’s Day Bright

Moms are (typically) the easiest people to celebrate, so today we’re running through three easy drink ideas that can potentially make mom feel extra special. Whether you’re treating your mom...

5 Margarita Recipes You Need to Try for Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Little known fact: This holiday commemorates Mexico’s surprising victory over France in an 1862 battle. Since then, Cinco de Mayo has become a catchall for enjoying...

A Tale of Two Mixers: Bloody Marys and Margaritas, Coming Right Up!

You’ve heard of morning people and night owls. But we categorize people a little differently. You’ve got your brunch people, your happy hour people, and both (put us in this...

How to Build a Drink Bar at Home with Demitri’s

It’s officially spring, and our calendars are already filling up. Whether you’re hosting a summer soiree, a backyard cookout, or any other get-together, Demitri’s helps you elevate your drink bar...

Recipe of the Month: The Conservatory

We are feeling the Spring energy at Demetri’s headquarters, here in Seattle! The season brings the gardens popping, spring break planning, and the confirmation of overdue brunch dates. With warmer...

Podcast: Demitri Pallis on The Proof University Show

Demitri Pallis was recently featured on the Proof University Show to talk about how he turned his desire for a consistent, easy-to-make Bloody Mary mix into an award-winning product. Get...

Find the Best Bloody Mary Kit for Your Home Bar

Whether you’re new to Demitri’s products or you want to stock up on your faves with big savings, our kits let you explore our award-winning Bloody Mary Seasonings, Margarita Mixes,...

Drink of the Month: The BTP Bloody Mary

It’s a leap year, which means you get an extra day to enjoy February’s incredible Cocktail of the Month. This month we’re featuring the BTP Bloody Mary created by James...

Drink of the Month: Spirit-free Bloody Mary For the Win

Whether you’re challenging yourself to Dry January or you just want to enjoy a Bloody sans alcohol, spirit-free Bloody Marys are here for it. To make one, you can either...

Demitri’s Gourmet Mixes: One of America’s First Bartender-Built Brands

When you taste a Bloody Mary made with Demitri’s seasonings, you immediately understand why the company has been around for over 35 years: It’s bold while being perfectly balanced. The...

5 Cocktail Recipes You Should Try For Your New Year’s Party

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is arguably the best week all year. You’re through the chaos of holiday parties, shopping, and wrapping presents. It’s finally time to...

Perfecting the No & Low Bloody Mary: A Non-Alcoholic Delight

If you love Bloody Marys, chances are pretty good that you love it for the spicy, savory flavors… and the salty, snacks garnish! Although the Bloody Mary cocktail traditionally includes...

Bloody Mary Home Bars for Holiday Entertaining

Home Is Where the Cocktails Are As much as we love the holiday season, we’re really looking forward to hibernating come January 1… or maybe January 2 (New Year’s Day...

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bloody Mary Lovers

The most wonderful time of the year is here: Mariah Carey is on the radio. Elf is on TV (and on the shelf). Delicious treats are at every twist and...

The Perfect Bloody Mary Recipe for Thanksgiving Brunch

Whether you’re team mashed potatoes or sausage stuffing for life, the Thanksgiving table has something for almost everyone. With Thanksgiving “dinner” being more of an early-bird, lunch/dinner combo, you’ll want...

Three Simple Ways To Improve Your Bloody Marys

ABC (A Better Cocktail) Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3 We aren’t clairvoyant, but we’re going to go out on a limb and say that you (or your guests)...

Essential Bar Tools for Your Home Bar: Level Up Your Cocktail Game

Are you ready to take your cocktail game to the next level and become the master of your own home bar? Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just dipping your...

Perfect Pairings: How To Combine Brunch and Bloody Mary Favorites

Math can be hard, but here’s an easy calculation: weekends + brunch = happiness (x infinity). Whether guests travel for your world-famous pancakes, brunch for a tailgate party, or reserve...

Bloody Mary Garnishes That’ll Have Customers Wanting Seconds

If you’re an Annie fan, you know you’re never fully dressed without a smile. But we’ll bet our bottom dollar that your Bloody Marys are never fully dressed without a...