Casot's Brian Richey wins annual daiquiri competition

• The competition was put together by the Utah chapter of the U.S. Bartenders' Guild.

State of play: Richey's version — made with a jasmine-tea infused syrup and topped with "seafoam" — took the crown.

• Clif Reagle, of Bar Nohm, came in second and Hannah "Chuck" Clement, of Quarters, won the people's choice award.
• Each cocktail was judged on presentation, creativity and flavor.

The intrigue: Tyler Fernberg, who served as one of the judges, told Axios a mixologist's spin on the classic libation can reveal their prowess behind the bar.

• Fernberg, a bartender at Quarters (Sugar House) and Water Witch, won the contest last year.
• Daiquiris are generally made by mixing rum, citrus and a sweetener.