Take the cocktail contest into your home and try one of these fun DIY drink ideas.
The Park City Area Restaurant Association cocktail contest has been a whirlwind of creativity and flavors this July, with bartenders and restaurants showcasing their talents by incorporating local producers’ ingredients into their delightful concoctions.
As the contest heads into the final weekend, we suggest getting out to try the various drinks and submit final votes of your favorites. And even though the contest is coming to an end, the fun doesn’t have to with the option to continue incorporating local products in your drinks at home for the rest of the summer!
High Vibes Juicery
Vibrant Sunrise Mimosa: Combine High Vibes Juicery’s Golden Hour juice with sparkling wine or champagne for a vibrant and bubbly mimosa. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a sprig of mint for an enticing brunch cocktail.
Detox Mojito: Mix High Vibes Juicery’s fresh pressed Summer Glow juice with white rum, a splash of soda water, and a touch of agave syrup. Serve it over ice and garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint for a light and rejuvenating mojito.
Redrock Brewery, Wasatch Brewery and Squatters Craft Beers
Local Beer Flight: Create a beer flight using a selection of beers from these three breweries. Choose a variety of styles, from hoppy IPAs to smooth stouts, and serve them in smaller glasses to compare the unique flavors each brewery offers.
Beer-Infused Shandy: Combine your favorite lighter style beer with lemonade and a splash of ginger ale for a light and effervescent shandy. Garnish with a lemon slice, and enjoy a bright and tangy drink that’s perfect for any occasion.
Atticus Tea
Tea-Infused Punch: Brew a strong pot of Atticus Tea of your choice, let it cool, and mix it with your choice of spirits such as rum or vodka. Add freshly squeezed citrus juice and a bit of honey for sweetness. Pour the mixture into a punch bowl, add ice, and garnish with lemon and orange slices for a fun summer punch.
Spiced Tea Collins: Mix gin, freshly brewed Atticus Tea of your choice, a dash of cinnamon syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon twist for a refreshing cocktail.
Old Town Cellars
Wine Slushies: Blend Old Town Cellars Townie Rose wine with frozen fruits like strawberries, peaches, or mixed berries to create a refreshing and Instagram-worthy wine slushie. Pour the slushie into wine glasses, garnish with a fruit skewer and enjoy this delightful adult treat.
Sangria Remix: Use Old Town Cellars Mountain Town White wine as the base for a sangria. Add chopped apples, oranges and a splash of brandy. Let it chill in the fridge for a few hours, and serve it over ice for a sweet and fruity beverage.
Savoury Kitchen & Frye Provisions
Spicy Mango Margarita: Rim a glass with chili salt. Mix tequila, Frye Provisions hot sauce and Savoury Kitchen margarita mix in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into the glass and add a splash of mango juice. Garnish with a chili pepper slice and a lime wedge for a spicy and tropical margarita.
Bloody Diablo: Combine Frye Provisions bloody Mary mix with tequila or mezcal for a unique twist on the classic bloody mary. Garnish with Savoury Kitchen pickled goods, olives and a celery stalk for a bold and savory Mary.
Tsuki Sake
Tsuki Sunset Serenade: In a mixing glass, combine Tsuki Citrus Prickly Pear Sake, a splash of coconut rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a dash of simple syrup. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of lime for a tropical and visually stunning cocktail.
Moonlit Peach Melody: In a shaker, mix Tsuki White Peach Nigori Sake with peach liqueur, a splash of orange bitters, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Shake well with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. To enhance the flavor, add a touch of honey and stir gently. Garnish with a slice of white peach and a lemon twist for a delightful and aromatic sake experience.
Brickhouse Growers
Microgreen Mojito: Muddle fresh mint leaves and a handful of Brickhouse Growers’ microgreens in a glass. Add rum, freshly squeezed lime juice and a touch of simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice, top it off with club soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a microgreen sprig and a lime wheel for a green and refreshing mojito.
Floral Garden Fizz: Infuse gin with Brickhouse Growers’ edible flowers for a few hours. Mix it with elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and a splash of soda water. Shake with ice, strain into a champagne flute and garnish with a delicate edible flower for an effervescent cocktail.
Mountain Town Olive Oil & Telegraph Bee Co
Olive Oil Gin Fizz: Combine gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and a drizzle of your choice of Mountain Town Olive Oil’s olive oil in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass, top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist for a fancy and frothy cocktail.
Balsamic Berry Smash: Muddle fresh berries in a glass, add a splash of Mountain Town Olive Oil’s balsamic vinegar and a touch of Telegraph Bee Co. honey. Fill the glass with ice, and top it off with a light-bodied white wine or sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with a berry skewer for a delightful and tangy drink.
High West Distillery & Alpine Distilling
Whiskey Sour Float: Mix your choice of High West Distillery whiskey with freshly squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake it vigorously with ice, strain into a glass filled with crushed ice and top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with a cherry and a lemon twist, and enjoy this creamy and boozy treat!
Alpine Blueberry Sparkler: Muddle fresh blueberries in a shaker, add Alpine Elevated Gin, a splash of elderflower liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shake well with ice, strain into a glass and top it off with sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few more blueberries for a refreshing summer cocktail.
