Not Like Us: Done Deal’s Perfect Cocktail Pairing for Raw Bar & Seafood!
GARNISH GAMES 2024
CONTESTANT: Jacob Pike
RESTAURANT: Done Deal
COCKTAIL: Not Like Us
Attention all cocktail connoisseurs! Join us on August 4th at Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station for the 6th Annual Garnish Games. Ten of Denver’s most talented bartenders are competing to create the most visually stunning garnish—and you can get in on the action! Try each of their cocktails at participating restaurants and bars leading up to the event, then cast your vote to advance six bartenders to the live finale. Come watch, taste, and see who takes home the winning title at Garnish Games 2024!
In this video, bartender Jacob Pike from Done Deal in Denver shows us how to create an innovative and seafood-inspired cocktail called Not Like Us. This cocktail is designed to pair perfectly with the unique and beautiful raw bar offerings at Done Deal, offering a creative twist that enhances the flavors of the seafood.
To make this cocktail, you’ll need:
• 1.5 oz Ron Zacapa 23
• 1 oz Fermented Strawberry Sake Syrup
• 0.5 oz Lime
• 1 oz Ponzu Granita
Garnish: Choose from our house-made pop rocks in Strawberry Serrano, Yuzu Cilantro, or Sesame Bonito, paired with a perfectly seared piece of sushi-grade Ahi tuna.
Inspiration: Jacob was inspired to create a cocktail with options that pair with the diverse and exquisite raw bar and seafood offerings at Done Deal, bringing a creative twist to the traditional cocktail experience.
The 6th Annual Garnish Games is a bartending competition in Denver presented by DiningOut Magazine and Diageo Brand Spirits, culminating with a live finale on August 4th, 2024, at Meow Wolf Convergence Station.