Now Accepting Submissions!

Let the shaking, stirring, and sipping begin!

The Park City Cocktail Contest has long been a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit. For over a decade, local bartenders, mixologists, and cocktail enthusiasts came together each year to showcase their talents in front of live audiences. From its inception, the contest quickly became a beloved tradition in Park City.  Now, after more than a decade in the digital space, we’re thrilled to announce that the Park City Cocktail Contest is returning to its roots — back to an in-person format! We can’t wait to gather again, clink glasses, and celebrate the best cocktails our community has to offer — live and together.

Join us for Mountain Mixer Park City on August 21st  — an elite cocktail competition where flavor, flair, and storytelling take center stage. We're searching for the most inventive and unforgettable cocktails to compete live in front of an audience and a panel of international judges. 

 

Think You’ve Got the Perfect Pour? Prove It.

We’re looking for bold, creative, and unforgettable cocktails — and yours could be one of the top 10 to earn a spot at the live event on August 21st! This is your chance to show off your mixology skills, share your story, and bring your signature cocktail to life in front of a live audience. Submit your most inspired creation — after detailed review for our international judging panel, only the most exceptional entries will advance to the live event. 

We are now accepting submissions for the Mountain Mixer through June 30, 2025. Contest applications can be submitted through the PCARA website HERE

Submission Requirements:

• To enter the contest, establishments must be active members of PCARA in good standing
• A brief overview of the inspiration behind the cocktail (this may be provided as a video).
• Full recipe (Once the Recipe has been submitted, it CANNOT be changed). Recipe should be detailed, including all ingredients, method, garnish, suggested glassware, etc.
• A high-quality image of the cocktail.
• A high-quality headshot of the mixologist.
• Any additional relevant details about the cocktail and its creation process.
• By submitting an entry, the mixologist agrees to participate in the live event as outlined below if selected.
• Per State Liquor Laws, a Cocktail must not exceed more than 2.5oz of “Hard Liquor” and be a “legal” cocktail in which a UDABS compliance officer would approve.
• The mixologist and the submitting establishment relinquish all rights to the entry submission, including any associated images and videos, to PCARA. PCARA reserves the right to print, publish, or distribute entry details at its discretion at any time.

 

How do Cocktails advance to the live event?

Throughout July, secret judges will be making undercover visits to each participating location, sampling the creative cocktail entries without revealing their identities. Their top picks will determine which standout drinks rise above the rest. On August 1st, we’ll unveil the top 10 cocktails that will move on to the ultimate showdown—the live event on August 21st. Let the flavor competition begin!

COCKTAIL SUBMISSION

Live Presentation Guidelines

The top 10 finalists will present their cocktails live on stage during the event on August 21st. This is your moment to impress a panel of three internationally recognized judges, showcasing not only your cocktail but your creativity, technique, and personality.

What to Expect:

• You’ll have a set time on stage to introduce yourself, present your cocktail, and walk the judges through your inspiration, ingredients, and process.
• Presentation style is up to you — bring your unique flair, but keep it professional and focused.
• You will be preparing three cocktails (one for each judge)

Our panel of judges will evaluate each cocktail based on:

• Creativity & Originality – How unique and inspired is the cocktail?
• Color & Appearance – Visual appeal and presentation of the drink
• Balance – Harmony of flavors and overall taste profile
• Garnish – Use, creativity, and execution of the garnish

Audience members will vote on:

• Best Personality & Stage Presence – Charisma, confidence, and engagement
• Best Flair & Technique – Style, flair, and how the cocktail is crafted or shaken