Bar: Urban Hill
Bartender: Sam Black
“I have been on the bar team since Urban Hill opened in 2022, where I flexed my leadership skills, built on 15 years of experience in the food and beverage industry when I was promoted to bar lead highlighting her talent for the past 15 years in the food and beverage industry. I have a passion for cocktails and food, and how the combination paired with thoughtful hospitality can create impactful experiences for our guests.”
Cocktail: Rye Skies
An Amaro-forward, fruity spin on a Paper Plane, made with locally distilled Sugarhouse Rye and Waterpocket Notom Amaro and balanced with a house-made plum cordial for some pure fruity flavored joy.
Recipe:
1 oz Sugarhouse Rye
.50 oz Waterpocket Notom Amaro #1
.50 oz lemon juice
1.5 oz plum cordial
Mint for garnish
Plum Cordial: Equal parts water to fruit, half the amount of sugar. Bring all ingredients to a boil. Strain.
About the 2024 Salt Lake Magazine Farm-To-Glass Cocktail Contest
Eighteen bars from across the state present delicious cocktail creations and compete for the best in Utah. This year’s contest cocktails shine with all Utah has to offer, embodying the farm-to-glass ethos by incorporating the bountiful range of Utah’s native herbs, homegrown produce and locally distilled spirits. Celebrate the bartenders’ hard work throughout September and October by visiting participating bars, trying their unique cocktail concoctions and voting for your favorite on saltlakemagazine.com.
