Bar & Restaurant News is kicking off its third annual Best Frozen Cocktail contest! This year's contest is sponsored by Kerry Foodservice's Island Oasis!
See the winner of last year's contest.
Does your bar or restaurant serve up the best frozen cocktails? Whether it’s a twist on the tried-and-true piña colada or an all-new frozen mashup, we want you to fire up the blenders and slushy machines and show us your best frozen concoctions!
Throughout the month of July, we'll be pitting the most fantastic frozen cocktails against each other in a series of brackets until just one remains to claim the title of Best Frozen Cocktail.
Frozen Cocktail Inspiration
Before we get into the submission details, here's some frozen recipe inspiration from Island Oasis:
Blended Banana Espresso Martini
Created by Natalie Migliarini, Beautiful Booze
Natalie says: "The espresso martini is enjoying its moment in the spotlight, and what better way to celebrate summer than with a frozen twist? The banana flavors elevate the classic espresso martini by pairing perfectly with the coffee and adding tropical notes to the drink."
Ingredients:
1 oz Island Oasis Cappuccino Beverage Mix
1 oz Island Oasis Banana Beverage Mix
1 oz Licor 43
1 oz Vodka
Mint, for garnish
Banana chips, for garnish
Coffee beans, for garnish
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender with ice.
- Blend until desired consistency is achieved.
- Pour mixture into a large coupe glass.
- Garnish with mint, banana chip, and coffee beans.
Want even more frozen inspiration? Check out this article from Kerry Foodservice with 5 fantastic frozen options to add to your menus.
How to Submit
Please email your entry to Editor Ashley Bray at [email protected] and use the subject line "Best Frozen Cocktail." In your entry, be sure to include:
- A high-res image of the cocktail
- The name of the cocktail
- The full cocktail recipe (ingredients & method)
- The name of the establishment where the cocktail is served
- Any photo & mixologist/bartender credits
All submissions are now due by July 11 at noon ET.
All recipes must come from on-premise establishments. Bartenders, owners, bars/restaurants, and PR firms are all welcome to submit nominations. No recipes from brands will be accepted. In an effort to include as many entries as possible, please only submit one cocktail from each establishment.
We can't wait to see your most creative frozen cocktails. Once the competition begins, be sure to share your entry with the hashtag #BRBestVenueDesign across social!
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