Mohegan Sun Toasts Miss America 2020 Competition With Specialty Cocktail Menu

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of NBC's "The 2020 Miss America Competition" coming to Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the largest entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States, Mohegan Sun is announcing a limited-time Miss America-themed cocktail menu to welcome each of the 51 contestants to the Connecticut flagship property.

From the Massachusetts' "Massopolitan" to Connecticut's "Nutmegger" and the "Rhode Island Red", to Kentucky's iconic "Mint Julep" and New York's "Nero Manhattan", each menu was carefully curated to toast the individual regions, while celebrating Miss America's big debut at Mohegan Sun. The all-encompassing Integrated Entertainment Resort boasts more than 45 bars and restaurants that will roll out select cocktails from this extensive and mouthwatering menu during the month of December to complement the Miss America 2020 Competition.

"This is a particularly exciting time for both Mohegan Sun and the Miss America Organization as they bring this iconic and empowering competition to one of the busiest arenas in the United States," said Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun. "Our property-wide Miss America-themed cocktail menu is just another fun way for our guests, contestants and visitors from around the world to celebrate The Miss America Competition coming to Mohegan Sun for the very first time."

Available through Tuesday, December 31st, Mohegan Sun's regional cocktail menus provide the ultimate opportunity for guests and Miss America fans alike to toast the 2020 Competition. Highlights of the regional menus available at Mohegan Sun include:

Northeast

• Massachusetts – "Massopolitan," available at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House
  Cheers to the Bay State with a delicious Massopolitan at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House: Ketel One Vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec & fresh lime juice topped with pinot grigio and cranberries served in a chilled, sugar-rimmed martini glass.
• Connecticut - "Nutmegger," available at GAME ON
  Jim Beam Bourbon and apple cider paired together with a nutmeg and cinnamon rim in our tribute to the Constitution State, served only at GAME ON Mohegan Sun.
• Rhode Island - "The Rhode Island Red," available at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock
  The Rhode Island Red may be an American breed of chicken, but this cocktail is far from farm fare. Toast to the East Coast with Sauza Tequila, Chambord, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and ginger beer, only at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock! 
• New York – "Nero Manhattan," available at BALLO
  A Manhanttan made with Redemption Bourbon, Amaro Nonino and Angostura bitters.

Southeast

• Tennessee – "Jack and Coke," available at Comix Roadhouse
  Honoring the home of Jack Daniels, sip on a classic Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola.
• Florida – "Screwdriver," available at Comix Roadhouse
  Sip on a refreshing Tito's Handmade Vodka cocktail made with Florida's state fruit, orange!
• Georgia – "The Farmer's Daughter," available at Comix Roadhouse
  Stoli Razberi Vodka, fresh strawberries, basil leaves and simple sugar.
• Kentucky – "Mint Julep," available at Comix Roadhouse
  Brought to the mainstage of cocktails through its association with the Kentucky Derby, this cocktail is made with Maker's Mark Bourbon, sugar syrup and fresh mint.

Southwest

• Texas – "Paloma," available at Tom's Urban
  Tequila, lime juice and a grapefruit-flavored soda served on the rocks with a lime wedge.
• New Mexico – "Margarita," available at Tom's Urban
  Tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice.
• Oklahoma – "Whiskey Sour," available at Tom's Urban
  Whiskey, lemon juice and sugar.
• Arizona – "Tequila Sunrise," available at Tom's Urban
  A refreshing combination of tequila, orange juice and grenadine syrup, served unmixed to create a beautiful gradient effect.

Midwest

• Illinois – "The Chicago Fizz," available at Harvest Moon Bar
  Dark rum, ruby port, lemon juice, sugar and club soda.
• Minnesota – "Midwest Martini," available at Harvest Moon Bar and the Wolf Den
  Michelob Golden Light Ultra with olives.
• Nebraska – "The Kool-Aid Caddy"
  Orange vodka and cranberry juice.
• North Dakota – "The Howlin' Wolf," available at the Wolf Den
  White Crème de Menthe, blue curaçao, vodka and Sprite.

West Coast

• California – "Mimosa," available at novelle
  A brunch necessity, the Mimosa is created with champagne and a splash of orange juice.
• Washington – "Espresso Martini," available at novelle
  Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and sugar syrup.
• Oregon – "The Campfire Confessional," available at novelle
  Cognac, lemon juice, orange juice, honey drinking vinegar, Angostura bitters and a pinch of herbs.
• Nevada – "Negroni," available at novelle
  Gin, vermouth rosso and Campari garnished with an orange peel.

Guests raising a toast to Mohegan Sun and Miss America's new partnership and the 2020 event are encouraged to share the fun on social media by posting an image of their delicious cocktail with #ToastToMissAmerica and #MissAmerica2020.

For more information about Miss America 2020 coming to Mohegan Sun, click here. Tickets to "Miss America 2020" are still available for purchase through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
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