Summer Sippin' Roswell—a three-month, craft beverage making competition held by Roswell Inc., the city's accredited economic development organization, and Visit Roswell, the city's destination marketing organization—officially wrapped on August 31 and what an exciting finish it was! Fresco Cantina Grille, winner of the 2020 "Best Sip in Roswell", took the crown back from the 2021 champ Hugo Oyster Bar, who was this year's first runner up. Additionally, in the non-alcoholic category, Pop's Coffee Co took first place with their iced Strawberry Matcha.
An all around successful event, this year's 50+ participating restaurants brought in a total of 1,952 ratings submitted on the Summer Sippin' app or website. That's a 64% increase in ratings compared to last year's competition which had 50 participating restaurants.
...And this year's winners are...
Top Alcoholic Sips
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Cocomellow Margarita at Fresco Cantina Grille
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Pineapple Express at Hugo's Oyster Bar
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Tango Margarita at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
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Helios Margarita at VAS Kouzina
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Bayou Summer Breeze at Bayou'Q on Canton St.
Top Non-alcoholic Sips
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Strawberry Matcha at Pop's Coffee Co.
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Kiwi-Lime Prickly Pear Quencher at Scooter's Coffee
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Lavender Rose Bubble Coffee at Crazy Love Coffee House
RECIPES:
Best Sip in Roswell 2022 Alcoholic Category
Cocomellow Margarita
Fresco Cantina Grille
2 oz Coconut tequila
1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
1/2 oz Coconut Cream
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 shot of agave
Add all ingredients....and shake, shake!
Finish with Shredded Coconut and a toasted marshmallow!
Best Sip in Roswell 2022 Non-alcoholic Category
Strawberry Matcha
Pops Coffee Co.
Whole Milk
Matcha Tea
Honey
Secret sauce is the star on top made with cold foam of milk and strawberry syrup!
*Street Studio Creative, a Branding + Marketing agency in Roswell, is the media partner with Roswell Inc. and Visit Roswell for this year's annual 2022 Summer Sippin' event.
