Tune In Wednesday For Sagamore Spirit’s Cocktail Showdown Finale

Tune in Wednesday, October 6th at 4pm EST for the thrilling conclusion to the Sagamore Spirit Cocktail Showdown!

All summer long bartenders from around the country competed for a slot in the regional finals. Today the competition is coming to a close, the three regional winners will compete for a chance to take home the coveted title and $1,000 grand prize. Head to Sagamore Spirit’s social channels to tune in and watch the finals live!

Check out each of the finalists drinks – mix up your favorite to enjoy with the show!

RYE HERE, RYE NOW

Troy Del Grosso, Las Vegas, NV – West Regional Finalist

@TRONLIKESBEER

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz. Meletti Amaro
• 3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
• 1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Lemon Peel for Garnish

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain cocktail into a coup glass. Cut lemon peel, express over glass and garnish. 

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GOLD FASHIONED

Max Wingert, Houston, TX – Central Region Finalist

@MAXWINGERT

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau
• 1/2 oz. Kahlua
• 3 dashes Orange Bitters
• Gold Flakes for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Strain cocktail into the glass and top of a sprinkling of gold flakes. 

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THE NOBELMAN

Ryan Minnick, Georgetown, DE – East Region Finalist

@MR_RYAN_MINNICK

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
• 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• 2 dashes Ancient Trade Bitters
• Lemon Peel & Smoked Luxardo Cherry for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a coupe glass to chill it. Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Double-strain cocktail into the coupe glass. Spear the lemon peel and smoked cherry on a cocktail stick and place in the glass to garnish.