Break out the leis and Hawaiian shirts.
San Antonio’s Cocktail: The Event is returning for its eighth year, inviting guests to sip island-inspired creations from some of the city’s top bartenders.
The gathering will take place Thursday, June 26, at the Briscoe Western Art Museum’s Jack Guenther Pavilion. A portion of proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Briscoe, which includes nine galleries celebrating the art, history and culture of the American West.
Competing for the crown of best tropical drink of the night, mixologists from hotspots including Southtown House of Spirits, Panfila Cantina, the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, Bombay Bicycle Club and others will participate in Cocktail, serving up creative takes on tiki-inspired tipples for guests.
Each team will take on the tiki-inspired challenge with Garrison Brothers bourbon and Tito’s vodka as base spirits.
The Current-sponsored event dedicated to all things shaken and stirred also will feature an array of light bites from participating local restaurants and vendors, including Roca and Martillo, Tu Asador Mexican Steakhouse, Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine, Blush, Ida Claire, Taqueria San Peter, Cakes by Felicia and more.
Vendors onsite will include Trinket Amor, Kendra Scott, Buenas Vibes, Love Weld and Fiesta Feet, among others.
As in years past, Cocktail will include live music, DJs, pop-up surprises, a tropics-inspired photo op lounge and a chance to win $500 in the tiki costume contest.
Holders of $90 VIP tickets will enjoy early entry in addition to a commemorative gift and a signature cocktail served during VIP hour. Early bird general admission tickets run $55.
Each ticket tier includes entry to the event, plus complimentary samplings of bites and beverages from every participating bar and restaurant along with a chance to participate in the costume contest, access to the photo booth and pop-ups.
Past themes at Cocktail: The Event have ranged from a show-stopping circus extravaganza, a Prohibition-style party, a sci-fi spin on boozy beverages and homages to decades past, including the ’70s and the ’90s.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter Cocktail.
$55-$90, 6 p.m. (VIP) or 7 p.m. (regular admission) Thursday, June 26, Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., (210) 299-4499, sanantoniococktail.com.
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This article appears in Jun 12-25, 2025.