May 29, 2025

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 and mocktail competition. Watch top mixologists battle it out while you sip and sample innovative creations, bold flavors, and crowd-favorite classics. Whether you’re all about craft cocktails or prefer a zero-proof masterpiece, this is a night to 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! 🍹🔥

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.

Tickets

Crushing It With Cocktails

General Admission Tickets

An all-inclusive ticket for a fun night out with live-action cocktail preparations by accomplished bartenders competing for the top prize. $65 + Online Convenience Fee: $3.90 + tax

Competing Bartenders

Afzal Kaba

Afzal Kaba

Musaafer, Beverage Director

“I love mixing. Mixing flavors is creativity. And for me cocktail is an art and not just a drink. Currently we are in a era where people drink to enjoy flavors. It makes me happy when I see people around me enjoying their time.”

Cocktail Competition Judges

Jamie Alvear

Freelance Writer, Blogger
The Drunken Diva
Judge

Mario-Sebastian Berry

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

Kris Sowell

Judge

@WineAndFoodWeek

#WFW2025