June 4, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380

Shaken, stirred, and absolutely sensational—get ready for Crushing It With Cocktails! 🍸✨ This brand-new Wine & Food Week event brings the heat with an epic tasting experience and a high-energy cocktail competition. Watch top mixologists battle it out while you sip and sample innovative creations, bold flavors, and crowd-favorite classics. If you’re all about craft cocktails, find your masterpiece and raise your glass and toast to the best in the biz. Don’t miss out—come taste, vote, and celebrate the art of the perfect pour! 🍹

🎶 Live music & a show-stopping performance by Abby Cadabra

ATTIRE
Night on the town

IMPORTANT INFO
Tickets are all-inclusive. All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price.
Must be 21+ to attend.

2026 Tickets

General Admission - $75

An all-inclusive ticket for a fun night out with live-action cocktail preparations by accomplished bartenders competing for the top prize.

2026 Competing Bartenders

Interested in competing?  Fill out our application here:

Afzal Kaba

2025 Best in Glass and
People’s Choice Winner

Your Cocktail Studio

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Jesus Cruz Velazquez

2026 Cocktail Competition Judges

Jamie Alvear

Freelance Writer, Blogger
The Drunken Diva
Judge

Brittany Busby-Mullins

Community Manager
Yelp
Judge

Mario-Sebastian Berry

Associate Editor, Food Journalist,
Social Media Manager
Houston Food Finder
Judge

Brandi J. Lowery

Executive Bourbon Steward
and Edu-taster
Whiskey University
Judge

John Donald Moore III

Beer/Wine Merchandising Manager (Houston Division)
H-E-B
Judge

Monique Studak

Principle
Thirst for Knowledge
Judge

2026 Delicious Sips

2026 Scrumptious Bites

2026 Partners

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