Crushing It With Cocktails

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 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! 🍹

🔥 Giant paella, pizza, and more mouthwatering bites from H-E-B, The Blind Finch and Bielinas Catering.

🎶 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.

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

Kiana Carillo

Plume

“At Plume, we don’t just serve drinks. We create experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic like a Clover Club or something more unique like the Zen Garden, we’ve got you covered."

Sebastian Escobar

Monarca Modern Mexican Cocina

“Hosting people is a passion. The possibility that I can help curate the ambiance for people to connect and enjoy with each other is inspiring. More than anything, it's taking people out of their daily routines and creating core memories that does it for me.”

Carla V Espinoza

I Know The Owner

"I don't consider myself a mixologist, being a bartender allows me to create new experiences thru flavors and a way to build a community."

Alison Gathman

Kirby’s Steakhouse

Alison is celebrating her tenth year at Kirby's Steakhouse. She thoroughly enjoys creating delicious cocktail menus for all to experience. Her craft cocktail motivation comes from "the look" when a happy patron enjoys one of her new cocktails and says "ooh that's good!

Afzal Kaba

Musaafer

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

Belinda Lara

Prohibition Texas

“I’ve been bartending for over 20 years throughout Houston and the woodlands/spring area. My passion for crafting cocktails comes from my love of cooking and pairing libations with great food. Using fresh, local and house-made ingredients are a huge inspiration for this 'Liquid Chef.'”

Thomas Marsella

13 Celsius

“Working in the service industry for over 10 years has opened so many doors for me and has changed my life. After previously touring America as a musician, I can confidently say that there’s nowhere like home and being able to impact our community directly by pouring wine and educating the masses is an honor."

Danny Velazquez

The Blind Finch Speakeasy

“Creating an out of the box experience for my guests. Pushing people out of their normal comfort zones in order to open them up to what is possible.”