Ain’t No Party Like a Moose Party: Cocktails & Community in Jackson Hole

Bob Cutler recently flew from Maine to Wyoming to attend a cocktail competition.  His first task? Grab a cocktail and sit down with Kat Gentlemen, the event mastermind behind the legendary Mangy Moose in Jackson Hole.

Welcome to the Mangy Moose: A Jackson Hole Icon

There’s something special about Jackson Hole. Unlike other tourist towns where locals avoid the main attractions, everything visitors love about Jackson—the hikes, the après-ski, the vibrant bar scene—is exactly what the locals love too.

And at the center of it all? The Mangy Moose.

Voted multiple times as the #1 après-ski bar in the world, this historic spot has been serving up great drinks, live music, and unforgettable experiences since 1967. Whether you’re fresh off the slopes, in town for a wedding, or just looking for a damn good cocktail, this is where you want to be.

Kat, who runs events and entertainment at the Moose, is a fixture in Jackson’s ski and hospitality circles. And it’s apparent she’s got energy, knows how to throw a party, and makes a fantastic Old Fashioned.

A Wyoming Whiskey Old Fashioned—With a Twist

Mangy Moose Old Fashioned Recipe

2 oz Wyoming Whiskey Outryder Rye
Bar spoon of sage simple syrup
Angostura bitters & an orange twist

If you’ve ever had Wyoming Whiskey, you might’ve picked up on a subtle sage note in the flavor. Turns out, that’s no accident—their rickhouses sit next to wild sage fields, and it’s part of what makes their whiskey uniquely Wyoming.

And if you want to nerd out on whiskey, check out Episode 152 of the Bourbon Lens Podcast, where they dive deep into the Outryder story.

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Until next time—cheers!