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Into The Fire: The Risky Business Podcast · Nov 19, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

Episode 3: Happy Hour With Dimitri!

This week on Episode 3, we are turning up the heat—brunch-style. Kevin and Juice sit down with a Pacific Northwest icon whose name has been quietly dominating bars for decades: Dimitri, the mastermind behind Dimitri’s Bloody Mary Mix.If you’ve ever ordered a Bloody Mary at a bar, brunch spot, or hungover diner… odds are you’ve tasted this man’s legacy.This episode hits like a perfectly garnished Bloody:• The origin story behind one of America’s most recognized cocktail mixes• How Dimitri went from local batches to national bar-industry essential• Why at-home mixologists are suddenly obsessed with restaurant-grade cocktail flavors• The behind-the-scenes grind of building a beverage brand that’s actually stood the test of time• Entrepreneurship, authenticity, longevity — and a few spicy stories from the trenchesFollow the show for new drops every other week: Spotify: In the Fire – The Risky Business Podcast → Tap the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and turn on notifications.Hosts: Kevin Sarbora & Justin “Juice” AndrewsGuest: THE Dimitri • Founder of Dimitri’s Bloody Mary MixProduced by: Bailey Cooper

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This week on Episode 3, we are turning up the heat—brunch-style. Kevin and Juice sit down with a Pacific Northwest icon whose name has been quietly dominating bars for decades: Dimitri, the mastermind behind Dimitri’s Bloody Mary Mix.If you’ve ever ordered a Bloody Mary at a bar, brunch spot, or hungover diner… odds are you’ve tasted this man’s legacy.This episode hits like a perfectly garnished Bloody:• The origin story behind one of America’s most recognized cocktail mixes• How Dimitri went from local batches to national bar-industry essential• Why at-home mixologists are suddenly obsessed with restaurant-grade cocktail flavors• The behind-the-scenes grind of building a beverage brand that’s actually stood the test of time• Entrepreneurship, authenticity, longevity — and a few spicy stories from the trenchesFollow the show for new drops every other week: Spotify:

In the Fire – The Risky Business Podcast
→ Tap the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and turn on notifications.Hosts: Kevin Sarbora & Justin “Juice” AndrewsGuest: THE Dimitri • Founder of Dimitri’s Bloody Mary MixProduced by: Bailey Cooper