These days, there’s nothing more satisfying than a stiff drink, and the annual Park City Area Restaurant Association (PCARA) Summer Cocktail Contest couldn’t come at a better time. Through the month of August, locals and visitors are invited to sample cocktails from as many participating PCARA restaurants as possible and vote online for their favorite seasonal libations.
Sixteen bars and restaurants are vying for this year’s title. One vote may be cast per email address, per day, online on the PCARA website, www.parkcityrestaurants.com. You must be 21 years of age to participate.
“Adversity fuels creativity, so we anticipate this year’s cocktail lineup to be the most innovative we’ve ever seen,” PCARA executive director Ginger Wicks said. “Participants are excited for some friendly competition, and we look forward to reaping the fruits of their ingenuity and casting our votes.”
The bartender or mixologist with the winning cocktail will earn a $500 cash prize, city-wide bragging rights, and will be featured in a marketing campaign leading into PCARA’s popular fall “Dine About” event following the contest. New this year, the winner will also have the opportunity to create their own original Bartender’s Box, a Top Shelf cocktail experience delivered right to your door. Equipped with fresh ingredients and helpful how-to videos, boxes include everything you need to prepare high-end, quality cocktails at home.
This summer’s entrants include:
This summer’s entrants include:
710 Bodega: Lavender Squeeze
Alpine Pie Bar: Thyme to Summit
Billy Blanco’s: Mojo’s Peach Sangria
Blind Dog: Blind Dog 22
Butcher’s Chop House: Banh Mi Smash
The Eating Establishment: Smokey Paloma
Flanagan’s on Main: Guinness Split
Grappa Italian Restaurant: Lavender Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini
Hearth and Hill: Dragonfly Rita
High West: Devil’s Addiction
OP Rockwell: Park & Stormy
Royal Street Café: Tidal Wave Margarita
Silver Star Café: The Silver Star Spritz