Where to go for the best cocktails and spirits in Snohomish County

Published 1:30 am Thursday, March 23, 2023

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kyle Galvin, who has worked for Bluewater for more than 4 years, makes cocktails on July 10, 2020 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Every year The Daily Herald takes nominations and lets readers vote for the Best of Snohomish County Awards. There are dozens of categories, but here are the 2022 top choices for best cocktail:

First Place: Bluewater Organic Distilling in Everett

Bluewater Distilling has operated in Everett for 14 years with artisan quality, independent sources and sustainable commitments. Their services include small batch spirits, craft cocktails, bistro restaurants and events. Their most popular offerings are their Bluewater Vodka and the Halcyon Gin.

Fun fact: Bluewater is now launching the Voyaging Bar cocktail catering service.

Second Place: LJ’s Bistro & Bar in Lake Stevens

Third Place: The Repp in Snohomish

Additional Nominee: Lucky 13 Saloon in Marysville

Discover the rest of The Herald’s best of Snohomish County winners here.