Bar: Laurel Brasserie & Bar
Bartender: Mangesh Sawant
“My name is Mangesh Sawant. I am from the enchanting land of India with great knowledge of spices, tropical fruits and indigenous food making and serving truly exceptional cocktails for more than six years in the state of Utah. I love to use my knowledge to develop new concoctions, serve them and see guests love them.”
Cocktail: The Jackfruit Swizzle
This cocktail combines fresh jackfruit puree with zesty lemon juice, the smooth richness of local Dented Brick Whisky and the spiciness of Sugar House Rye Whisky to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. This delightful concoction is then elevated with a generous splash of Peychaud’s Bitters, adding a subtle hint of aromatic complexity that beautifully complements the fruity and whiskey notes. Served over ice and garnished with Mint sprig and a slice of fresh lemon, the Jackfruit Swizzle is a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail that is sure to leave you craving another sip.
Recipe:
1.5 oz Dented Brick Whisky
1 oz Sugar House Rye
1.5 oz Jackfruit Cinnamon Puree (see below)
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
Peychourds Bitters 2-3 dashes
Shake Alcohol, lemon juice and Jackfruit Puree in a shaker. Strain into glass over ice and finish with 2-3 splashes of Peychourds bitters and garnish with lemon slice and fresh mint spring.
Jackfruit Cinnamon Puree mix:
1 cup of ripe Jackfruit peeled and deseeded blend with 2 cups of water, 1 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon powder. Fine strain it and store it.
Explore the cocktail trail and vote for your favorite cocktail in the 2024 Salt Lake Magazine Farm-To-Glass Cocktail Contest.
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.
