McMenamins Cocktail Contest 2015
We’re inviting you to channel your inner mixologist to concoct a new cocktail. Whether you use bitters, blackberries or banana rum, our contest just requires that you include a McMenamins’ spirit in your crafted drink recipe, and that you email your (winning!) recipe to us by Sunday, May 31 for the chance to win a prize.
Important Dates:
- Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 31: Cocktail submissions accepted
- Thursday, June 25: The 5 winners are announced! The top 3 will be featured on the next Specials Menu company-wide
Parameters & rules:
The Deal: You have until May 31st to craft, create, & submit cocktails, and email the cocktail name, recipe/ingredients, instructions & photo (that last one is optional) to cocktails@mcmenamins.com.
Specifics:
- Cocktail must feature at least one part McMenamins Spirit (see list below); additional McMenamins' product featured is not mandatory, but is encouraged (wine, beer, hard cider, coffee)
- McMenamins bottled spirits are sold at these locations: Edgefield Distillery & Gift Shop, Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Distillery & Imbrie Hall, Kennedy School Gift Shop, Old Saint Francis School, Hotel Oregon, Crystal Hotel, Wilsonville Old Church and Pub, Grand Lodge, North Bank, Roseburg Station, Lighthouse Pub, and Gearhart Hotel
- Cocktail must fit into standard McMenamins-approved glassware (see below)
- Cocktail may utilize current McMenamins mixers and ingredients (see list)
- You may use other ingredients to create your cocktail, as long as they're widely available for purchase (berries, herbs ,bitters, etc)
- If you choose to create an ingredient, you must provide a recipe and procedure
Prizes:
Overnight stay packages (good at any of our hotels), bartender gift packs & gift cards!
List of approved Spirits, Glassware and Mixers
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