SoBear mocktail mix-off winner

University Police Department accepting their Mocktail Mixology Trophy.
University Police Department accepting their Mocktail Mixology Trophy.

The Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability Prevention and Outreach Department is excited to announce the 2024 SoBear Mocktail Mix-Off Award winner: UAF Police Department!

UPD won the popular vote with their Northern Blue Light Special. The Northern Blue Light Special is an alcohol free drink that features non-alcoholic Blue Curacao syrup and pineapple.

If you want to sample this winning beverage, join ORCA POD during their SoBear Festival, happening Sept. 19-21. It will be available during Thursday's SoBear Lounge and Saturday鈥檚 SoBear Sip and Savor Soiree.

You can learn to make it during the SoBear Festival鈥檚 Mixology Course (Sept. 20) or try it on your own with the instructions provided below:

In a pitcher, combine:

  • 1 oz. Blue Curacao (non-alcoholic)
  • 1 oz. Sweetened Lime Juice
  • 1 oz. Seltzer Water
  • 2 oz. Sprite
  • 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • Dash of concentrated lime juice
  • Stir well
  • Pour over ice
  • Cherry or pineapple to garnish

On behalf of ORCA POD, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the fundraiser. SoBear programming would not be possible without your generous support and enthusiasm.

For more information about SoBear programming, please visit ORCA Pod鈥檚 Nanook Engage page.