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Where Does the Bloody Mary Cocktail Get Its Name?

The Bloody Mary is one of our favorite drinks, dating back to when Demitri developed his recipe in 1988 in Seattle. But the history of the cocktail goes back much farther than...

5 Bloody Mary Variations to Escape the Rut

Whether you’re a bartender looking to shake up the menu or a home chef hoping to add to your brunch repertoire, sometimes we all just need a change of pace....

Creative Bloody Mary Garnishes You Have To Try

There’s something special about a Bloody Mary. This superb cocktail is filled to the brim with tomato juice, your favorite liquor, and flavorful spices. It acts not only as a...

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BARTENDING TERMS TO KNOW

Bartending goes beyond looking good and wearing a great smile. It even goes beyond having the right equipment or ingredients. If you don’t know the language, you’re doomed. Bartending terminologies are...

11 EASY AND ESSENTIAL COCKTAILS FOR YOUR HOME BAR

There’s no better place to drink up and have a good time than your own home. To ensure endless fun and ease, it’s important to stock your home bar with essential...

COMING UP WITH A UNIQUE BLOODY MARY RECIPE

If a bartender is an artist, then the bar is his canvas. It is there where he’s free to experiment, paint with broad strokes, and get out of his comfort...

4 UPSELLING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNING BARTENDERS

If a bartender is an artist, then the bar is his canvas. It is there where he’s free to experiment, paint with broad strokes, and get out of his comfort...

THINKING OUTSIDE THE CUP: INVENTING UNIQUE DRINKS

It’s no longer enough to have just the best atmosphere or the lowest prices if you’re a bar owner or bartender. While anybody can make the simple drinks, it’s the...

Are Bloody Marys Good for You?

In a Gallup Poll from 2018, participants were asked their views on alcohol, including what it did to their health. While 16% of respondents said it’s good for their health, while...

6 Questions You Should Be Asking When Hiring Ba...

If you’ve spent anytime in the food and beverage business, as an owner or just an entry-level employee, it shouldn’t surprise you that the industry has one of the highest turnover rates...

The History of The Margarita

Every cocktail aficionado worth their drink will rank the margarita amongst their favorite drinks. And it’s so easy to see why—the margarita, with its myriad of sweet, salty, and sour...

HOW TO GET A BARTENDING LICENSE

Starting a restaurant or a bar is no easy feat. There are so many factors that should be given considerable thought before opening your doors to guests. If your restaurant...

13 MUST-HAVE BARTENDER TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Whether you own a home or public bar, your bartending skills need to be top-notch. This requires more than getting the right liquors, ingredients, and mixes. To make fantastic drinks...

6 Do’s and Don’ts of interacting with Customers...

Whether you’re a rookie trying to understand the nuances of bartending or a veteran who is looking to improve, learning the simple do’s and don’ts of interacting with customers can...

4 Classic Cocktails Every Bartender Should Know

Sometimes, it feels like the number of possible cocktails is endless. And in a way, it almost is: imagine all the types of alcohol, all the soda/juice/mixers, all the garnishes,...

Skills to look for on a Bartender’s Resume

A good owner knows that the best way to success is finding trustworthy, reliable employees who you can leave to it while you play a round of golf. Bartending is...

BARTENDING 101: OUR BARTENDING TRAINING MANUAL

The road to becoming a bartender goes beyond stacking your bar with essential spirits, seasonings, and liqueurs. It requires you to understand the basic and essential bartending techniques. After mastering these,...

Shaken vs. Stirred: What Makes a Better Cocktail?

Shaken vs. stirred cocktails is a long-running topic of conversation, a debate perhaps best memorialized by James Bond’s immortal words, “Shaken, not stirred.” Casual consumers of cocktails might not know...

OUR TIPS FOR A HOMEMADE BLOODY MARY GIFT BASKET

We are in the midst of the season of sharing and spreading love. And here at Demitri’s, we don’t know a better way to show some love than with the...

7 BEST WINTER COCKTAILS TO STAY WARM

The winter season reminds us of a lot of things: long cold nights, the turning of leaves, holiday shopping, and spending time with loved ones. But none of that is...

Cocktail Trends to Follow in 2022

2021 had its ups and downs, but some things remain the same: the beverage industry is booming and evolving to meet the demands of a more consciously aware consumer base....

Try These Unique Bloody Mary Garnish Ideas

The Bloody Mary and celery stalks have become forever entwined. It’s almost unheard of today to order the famous tomato-juice-vodka combination and not receive a large green stalk of celery...

The Best Warm Alcoholic Drinks for Winter

Warm alcoholic drinks are the perfect way for adults to warm up by the fire this winter. People often assume that cocktails should be served cold, but there is a...

LAWLER OUT LOUD: MIXING UP THE MAINSTREAM

Demitri was recently featured on Christie Lawler’s “Lawler Out Loud” podcast and goes into the fascinating behind-the scenes of the beverage industry.

Local Bloody Mary maker becomes national success

A million dollar idea can happen anywhere. For Seattle’s Demitri Pallis, his came behind a bar while trying to make a better Bloody Mary.

3 Steps to building the perfect Bloody Mary

If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to drink before 5 p.m., you can thank the Bloody Mary…. READ MORE

Sipping 4 Super Bowl

We’re not going to fanny around here & just get straight to the bloody point of this issue – Sunday, Super Bowl and sipping on a Mary… Alrigh’- fancy a...

Puget Sound Business Journal

To say Demitri Pallis’ spicy cocktail mixes are doing well nationally is to put it mildly…. READ MORE

BLOODY MARIA

DRINK INGREDIENTS Demitri’s Original Rim Shot8 ounce can V8 Original2 ounces Tequila1 ounce Jalapeno infused Tequila½ ounce Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning Classic Recipe GARNISHES Cooked, peeled and deveined ShrimpAvocado SlicesPearled...

Sangrita Recipe

Sometimes the best cocktail isn’t a cocktail at all. Sangrita makes a great addition to pair on the side with your favorite tequila. To really get the best of your...

Classic Bloody Mary

Demitri’s takes all the complicated and scary parts of making the perfect Bloody Mary and throws them right out the window. Now, all you need for this Bloody Mary recipe...

Mango Michelada

When you’re craving twist on your Bloody Mary, look no further than this delicious Mango Michelada recipe using your favorite Demitri’s seasoning. Hailing originally from Mexico, this mango cocktail combines...

EL GAIIITO ROSITA (THE PINK ROOSTER)

Salt and pepper, bread and butter, tomato juice and vodka. Three of life’s most famous pairs. This El Gaiiito Rosita (The Pink Rooster) drink combines the latter to make one...

JACKIE’S MARY

A simple Bloody Mary recipe can really go a long way when you’re looking to mix it up a bit. With Demitri’s Jackie’s Mary recipe, you’ll get that smooth lemon-y...

OAXACAN HOLY MOLE` MARY

Now this is a Bloody Mary recipe that will make your taste buds scream “Holy Mole!”. Chock-full of uniquely delicious flavors, the Oaxacan Holy Mole Mary provides an instant kick...

SMOKIN’ FAT TUESDAY BLOODY MARY

Yeah, we know it says Fat Tuesday, but honestly? There’s never a wrong day of the week to drink this bad boy. All you need to enjoy this smoky Bloody...

SPICY BLOODY MARY

DRINK INGREDIENTS Demitri’s Bacon Rim Shot 8 ounce can V8 Spicy Hot 3 ounces Vodka ½ ounce Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning Chiles & Peppers GARNISHES Demitri’s Pepperoni Straw BBQ Chicken...

THE MICHELADA

INGREDIENTS Demitri’s® All-Natural Bloody Mary Seasoning12 Ounce GlassPilsner or Lager-style BeerLimeTomato Juice or ClamatoKosher Salt DIRECTIONS Rub the rim of a 12-ounce glass with a wedge of lime and gently...

RED BEER

Nachos? Check. Grill? Check. A delicious twist on an ice cold beer as you tailgate outside the stadium or watch the game from your couch? We’ve got you covered. With...

SPICY GRAPEFRUIT SANGRIA

Tired of the same old Bloody Mary? Kick things up a notch with our Spicy Grapefruit Sangria Mary. Lime, Orange, Grapefruit and red wine flavors are great together.

D’s BLOODY MARY

Featuring flavors like ginger and horseradish, this bloody mary is both unique and flavorful. Try creating one today and let us know what you think!

Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado and Chipotle Cockt...

Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: Cocktail Sauce 2 tablespoons Demitri’s Chipotle Habanero Bloody Mary Seasoning 1 cup tomato chili sauce 3/4 pound cooked small shrimp (about 2 cups) 1/2 ripe avocado,...

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Makes 24 stuffed eggs INGREDIENTS: 1 dozen eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise or reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1 Tablespoon Demitri’s Bloody Mary...

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chipotle Habanero ...

Try serving this quick and easy main dish with a black bean salad, couscous or steamed jasmine rice. For even more flavor marinate the chicken pieces in 2 tablespoons of...

WADE’S DIP

INGREDIENTS 1/8 cup Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning – any flavor1/2 cup Best Foods mayonnaise2 teaspoon soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sriracha or more for heat DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients...

HARVEST GREENS WITH CHILI CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Gala Apple, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Chili Cider Vinaigrette This recipe makes extra vinaigrette, which is also great on grilled veggies, chicken or salmon. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 head...

ULTIMATE BLT WITH DEMITRI’S SPICY MAYO

Use colorful heirloom or a mixture of red and yellow tomatoes if in season. Sliced grilled chicken or shrimp make a delicious addition to this sandwich … and the honey...

EASY SMOKE SHORT RIBS

Recipe provided by Rachel Voss Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3-4 lbs beef short ribsBBQ Season/ Rub (Your Fav)2 cups beef broth2 cups Demitri’s Classic Recipe1 cup red wineBBQ sauce DIRECTIONS...

DEMITRI’S BEEFED UP BLOODY MARY TACOS

Recipe provided by Sandra Dombek Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb skirt steak, thinly sliced into strips 4 oz vodka, divided 2 tsp prepared horseradish ½ cup tomato juice 1 tsp...

DEMITRI’S SHRIMP & GRITS

Recipe provided by Karl Nieberlein Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 Strips thick cut hickory smoked bacon20 Jumbo raw shrimps peeled with tails on. (just over a pound)½ cup Demitri’s Classic Recipe...

DEBA’S MEATBALLS

The bride wants meatballs, Swedish no less, the shower is tomorrow. I buy organic ground beef and pork shoulder, the store didn’t have decent ground pork. Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS...

DEMITRI’S CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Whip up a great tasting Caesar salad dressing with Demitri’s and a few simple ingredients! Makes about 2 cups INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup Demitri’s Classic Bloody Mary Seasoning4 teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4...

BREAKFAST POTATOES

INGREDIENTS 4 medium size potatoes Demitri’s® All-Natural Original Bloody Mary RimShot Salt Vegetable oil (or bacon fat!) DIRECTIONS Heat potatoes in microwave on high for 5-6 minutes to get the...

JOEL’S SPICY THAI NOODLES WITH PEANUT DRESSING

INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 6 Cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil (NOT olive oil) 1 Tablespoon Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning 5 Tablespoons Peanut Butter 2 Tablespoons Mae...

SARAH’S AWARD WINNING PULLED PORK SANNIES

INGREDIENTS 4-6 lb pork shoulder roast 1 cup Demitri’s Classic Recipe Seasoning Salt & Pepper 2 medium onions diced 3 ribs celery diced 3 large carrots peeled & diced 1...

MARINADE FOR CHICKEN, STEAKS, PRAWNS

INGREDIENTS 2 Green Onions – chopped 3-6 slices of Fresh Ginger 1/4 Cup White Wine 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce 1/2 Cup Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasonings 4 teaspoons Sugar 2 cloves...

POT ROAST WITH ALE AND GARLIC

Serve up this fork-tender roast with fluffy mashed potatoes to soak up all the delicious sauce! Makes 6 to 8 generous servings INGREDIENTS 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) beef chuck...

GRILLED STEAK WITH SWEET ONIONS AND GORGONZOLA

Fire up the grill for this robust steak combo! Serve with crusty rustic bread, a crisp salad and a big glass of red wine for a delicious and easy-entertaining...

SPICY TOMATO AND VODKA PASTA

Quick Spicy Vodka Tomato Pasta with Demitri’s Chilies & Peppers Sauce This dish takes about 20 minutes or less to make and uses a purchased high-quality arrabiata pasta sauce. For...