The annual mocktail event was hosted by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) on March 25. It invited student groups to compete against each other by coming up with a concoction in relation to the theme, which was Showtime Sips: The Musical Mocktail Showdown.
First place went to the Activities Programming Board’s (APB) Great Gatsby, a drink made up of white grape juice, pineapple juice and ginger ale.
APB President Victoria Sutherland said, “Great Gatsby is known for throwing parties and APB does all the activities on campus, so it was perfect.”
The group was awarded $300 for its champagne-like drink. APB was all smiles as the event ended.
SGA was given second place for itas creation based on “Hamilton” and was awarded a $150 gift certificate to ABC Lettering.
Third place went to AOPI for Lemonade Mouth. Their drink consisted of raspberries and lemonade with a sugared rim. They were awarded a $50 gift certificate to ABC Lettering.
The fan favorite prize went to The Slate for “The Lion King.” The Slate had two drinks displayed — a virgin tequila sunrise called “Simba’s Sunrise” and “Mufasa’s Mudslide,” a chocolate milkshake with espresso. They won a karaoke machine.
Other honorable mentions include SU Concert Choir’s Fleet Street Fizz from “Sweeney Todd.” Their drink was a deconstructed Shirley Temple, with a shot of grenadine and a cherry to pour into the main drink that tasted like a pink drink from Starbucks with whipped cream.
The group added an extra layer of creativity and put an edible knife as a garnish to each drink.
Connection AOD/Wellness Center did the “Greatest Showman” with Grand Finale Fizz. It consisted of apple juice, ginger beer, grenadine, a cinnamon sugared rim and two diced apples on a stick for garnish.
Kappa Delta Phi NAS chose to do the musical “Mean Girls,” with a pink lemonade flavored drink. When asked why they chose to do “Mean Girls,” they said, “pink, obviously.” Considering this event took place on Wednesday, they did indeed wear pink.
For more information on future RHA events, visit their website.
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