Asheville craft cocktails

Ten competed. Four were finalists in the MIx Off where they prepared Drambuie Cocktails. One walked away the overall winner – mixologist Donnie Pratt of Cucina24.

Ten Asheville bars created Icelandic-themed drinks to compete in the 2nd Annual Bar Wars AVL - a friendly cocktail competition that also benefits local nonprofits. There's still time to bop around and sample some, vote, and help determine who wins.

Mixologists from Pulp, Aloft, Cucina24, and Sovereign Remedies will compete Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall for top honors in Bar Wars AVL 2015 where the secret ingredient is Dranbuie.

Whether it's curling up by a bonfire, mountain walks through orange leaves or just diving into something comforting and spicy, surely one of these drink recipes will inspire your thirst.

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