Butcher’s Elevates Craft Cocktails

November 22, 2017/Meghan de Bruijn/
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Jason Yelton has a knack for craft cocktails and has quickly created a reputation for himself around Park City as one of the most talented mixologists in the area.  Butcher’s Chophouse and Bar (where Yelton is the food and beverage director) is a classic Park City establishment with an old school American dining feel. The staff is friendly and warm, the food always delectably consistent, and they offer a top-notch beverage program.

Yelton puts a great amount of thought and detail into his cocktails and strives to place an emphasis on the Farm to Glass concept.  According to Yelton, this practice is “just as important behind the bar as it is in the kitchen.” A great example of Yelton’s genius lies in his take on the very trendy, Moscow mule.

Yelton decided to raise the bar by creating his very own ginger base, allowing him to omit the traditional ginger beer component. This small adjustment gives his version of this cocktail an elevated herbaceous bite and complexity that accompanies the spirit and lime beautifully. My personal favorite signature cocktail on his menu is his ginger margarita. Yelton was able to modify an almost perfect drink and true to his style, make it better. We added the recipe below.

Not only does Butcher’s utilize seasonal ingredients in their creations, they strive to keep guests happy and loyal with very generous pricing. Most cocktails stay within the $11/$12 range, which offers amazing value for such high quality and unique products. I failed to mention one of the biggest draws that Butcher’s offers, a fantastic late night bar menu that features the best option for great food after 10pm!

Do yourself a favor and check out this iconic Park City establishment during your next trip to Old Town!

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Meghan de Bruijn

Eat, ride, sleep, rinse, repeat. That is Meghan's motto. If you don't spy her at a local Park City restaurant photographing, eating then blogging about an amazing local eatery, you will find her horsing around with her little Mustang pony Napoleon and black lab Dakota. A 30 year local, Meghan loves to follow the ever-evolving epicurean culture of Park City and the surrounding areas.
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