We are very excited to present the entries for the first annual Drink Michigan Craft Cocktail Contest!
We have been blown away by the creativity that the participants displayed in mixing up these fantastic cocktails that showcase Michigan spirits.
Cast your votes by leaving a comment on the recipe you like best. You are welcome to cast up to 3 votes. If you do cast more than that, we will only count your first 3. Voting will remain open until 11:59pm on Sunday, September 18, 2011. The 3 recipes that receive the most votes will then move to the final round, where a panel of judges will taste each one, and decide on a winner.
Thank you to all those who submitted recipes, and to all who take the time to cast their votes. We hope you find yourself inspired to try one of these great recipes, or even to create your very own Michigan cocktail!
PomLemonTini – Elena Wollborg
Michitini – David Moss
Michigan Sunset – Doug Tetmeyer
Lemon Rabbit – Brian Doughty
Zappelin – Brad Reed
Mackintawsh – Christopher and Michael Rohwer
The Suttons Bay Sex Party – Tom Swift
The Busted Cherry – Tom Swift
The Cherry Valentini – Nick Brancaleone
Valenberry Cocktail – Abbey Collins
Detroit Pharmacist – Amanda Brewington
Ferndale Castro – Ryan Meray
Maple Bacon Martini – Erin Przeniczny
Autumn Apple Cocktail – Erin Przeniczny
The winner of the Drink Michigan Craft Cocktail Contest will be featured at The Henry Ford Museum’s November Local Roots dinner, 2 tickets to the dinner, a $50 Visa gift card, and will be added to the menu at Cliff Bell’s – one of Detroit’s premiere cocktail bars.
