New Riff Distilling will bring together the creative minds behind six popular Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky-area bars and restaurants for Wild. A Summer Gin Cocktail Contest.
The competition will take place Wednesday, August 23 from 6-9 p.m. at New Riff Event Center.
This unique event will challenge participating bartenders to create an elevated, summer-inspired cocktail using New Riff Distilling’s Kentucky Wild Gin. The contest features mixologists from favorite local bars including Bouquet Restaurant, Frida 602, Hotel Covington, Japps 1879, Orchids at Palm Court, and Pontiac Bourbon & BBQ.
Admission to Wild. A Summer Gin Cocktail Contest is free and open to the public.
Each drink ticket attendees purchase will get them a tasting of one of the featured cocktails as well as one vote they can cast for their favorite drink.
The bartender whose creation earns the most votes at the end of the night will win a cash prize. DJ Planet Venus will be spinning music to keep the party going throughout the competition.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Lighthouse Youth & Family Services.
“A tremendous cocktail renaissance is occurring throughout the United States right now, and we have seen this increased interest in spirits and craft cocktails fuel growth in establishments throughout our area,” said Hannah Lowen, New Riff’s VP of Operations and General Manager. “Wild. is a chance to celebrate that renaissance, focusing on our craft Kentucky Wild Gin and an opportunity to showcase the Cincinnati area’s unique spirit of innovation when it comes to craft cocktails.”
New Riff Distilling opened in May 2014 with a simple goal: to someday be included among the great small distilleries of the world. They make Kentucky bourbon and are dedicated to quality and perfection.