The eyes of the cocktail world will be on Phoenix as the 13th Annual Arizona Cocktail Weekend returns February 27th – March 3rd 2025. Mixologists representing both local and international establishments will be concocting beverages at several events in Downtown Phoenix and at nearby venues, hotels and cocktail bars. The Arizona Cocktail Weekend is the longest running cocktail event in the Southwest.
Events for Arizona Cocktail Weekend
Tickets are now on sale for those 21 & over for individual events starting at $40, depending on the event.
The Cocktail Carnival
The weekend starts on Saturday, March 1st with The Cocktail Carnival at the newly remodeled Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix. This brand showcase event will offer attendees interactive experiences, innovative cocktails and entertainment. Attendees will have access to over 30 crafted cocktail samples.
Top Bars
On Sunday, March 2nd Top Bars welcomes attendees and over 40 representatives from bars around the world from as far as London, Japan & Hong Kong) to one of the most popular events of the weekend. At Downtown Phoenix’s Warehouse 215, pop-up bars will be built so that mixologists can create their most popular signature cocktails.
Last Slinger Standing
16 of Arizona’s top mixologists battle it out on Monday, March 3rd for this friendly competition at Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) event center. Judges will decide who the winner is for 2025 are participants will use secret ingredients during each round of the competition.
For the second year throughout the week, bars and restaurants throughout Arizona will feature signature cocktails using spirits from brand sponsors. For more information, to purchase tickets and to sign up for email updates visit their website.