Gin Riot 2023
Congratulations to Roam for winning the title of “Gin Riot 2023 Champion”
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Congratulations to Roam for winning 1st place and taking the title of “Gin Riot 2023 Champion”!
Congratulations to Blacksmith Public house for winning 2nd place and “People’s Choice”, and congratulations to Worthy Brewing Beers and Burgers for winning 3rd place!
About the event: In Great Britain in the 18th century, Gin (or genever) became the most popular drink; widely accessible across class lines, everyone was drinking it, and the whole country was getting lit (and not in a good way). The average person was consuming up to 10 liters of gin annually, at double the potency that you can find today. With workers not showing up to their jobs and the economy crashing to a halt, the government began taxing it to try to slow the consumption rate. Immediately, the country was furious and all over Great Britain, riots began.
In the spirit of those Gin Riots and an undeniable passion for gin, we’re bringing back the most exciting event of the year. We’ve challenged bars and restaurants all across Central Oregon to create a specialty cocktail on their menu featuring our Crater Lake Prohibition Gin or our Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin. For the month of May, the people got the chance to visit to our amazing participants venues to taste and vote for their favorite Gin Riot creation.
The top six contestants will be announced on May 15th. At the in person event, six bartenders battled it out in front of a panel of three judges and a full audience of spectators to see who makes the best Gin Riot cocktail. Visit our Instagram to see the 2022 event on our story highlights.
WHEN
WHERE
Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Bend Tasting Room
1024 NW Bond St. Bend OR
VOTE NOW!
Cast your vote for the most deserving Gin Riot cocktail of the year
“The Wimble”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin infused with Green Tea, Lime, Agave
Business: Brown Owl
“The Gin Zinga”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Triple Sec, Muddled Blueberries, Lemon Juice, Lemon Curd, Lemon Soda, Egg White, Fresh Lemon and Blueberry Garnish.
Business: DoubleTree By Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bend
“Spa Day Cocktail”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Fresh Celery, Cucumber Juice, Topped with Soda Water
Business: Worthy Brewing
“Gardens Gate”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, St. Germain Elderflower, Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Creme De Violette, Cherry Bouquet Sake
Business: Roam
“Rose in Bloom”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Lime Juice, Egg White, Passionfruit Liquor, Butterfly Pea Shot, Rose Water Rinse, Rose Petal
Business: Washington Dining and Cocktails
“Gineritta”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin, Ginger-Rosemary Simple Syrup, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Business: Saffron Bar and Grill
“Oregon Blackberry Bramble”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Blackberry, Mint, Lemon, Lavender Simple Syrup
Business: River Pig Saloon
“Gin Daisy”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Passion Fruit Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, Top with Soda Water
Business: Timber’s East
“Gin Blossom”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Hibiscus Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Preserved Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters, Tonic Water
Business: 10 Barrel West
“Crisp Cherry Collins”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda, Bordeaux Cherry Juice, Cherry Garnish
Business: Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., Bend Brew Pub
“Mt. Bachelor Sunrise”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin infused with Butterfly Pea Flower, House Made Grenadine, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Orgeat Syrup, Soda Water Float
Business: Lifty’s
“BB Sling”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Blackberry Liquor, Pineapple Juice, Mix of Bitters, Muddled Blackberry
Business: Pine Tavern
“Wildflower”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice, House Grenadine, Edible Flower Garnish
Business: 10 Barrel East
“Alba Sunset”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Reserve Dry Gin, Viberti Barbara D’Alba, Apricot Liqueur, House Rosemary Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters, Black Walnut Bitters,
Business: Bosa Food & Drink
“Sunset Negroni”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin infused with Blood Orange, Coffee Infused Carpano Antica, Dry Curacao, Chocolate Bitters
Business: Walt Reilly’s
“Blast Off 75”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, St, Germain Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Lemon Juice, Champagne Float, Rose Lemonade Cube Garnish
Business: Blacksmith Public House
“SMBD: Sour Melon Bango Daze”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Fresh Melon, Fresh Mint, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mango Daze Pale Ale, Bangarang Sour
Business: Silver Moon Brewing
“Princess Peach”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Peach Syrup, Iced Tea, Lavender Lemoncello
Business: Worthy Brewing East
“Gin Mid Berry”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Strawberry Puree, Mint, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer
Business: Boneyard Pub
“Lavender Lemoncelli Gin Daisy”
Ingredients: Crater Lake Prohibition Gin, Lavender Lemoncello, Lemon Juice, Splash of Soda Water
Business: E Bar
Interested in participating as a contender?
Submissions are closed this year. Interested in becoming a competitor next year? Drop us a line!