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Step into a world where cocktails become an art form and spirits take center stage. The 7th Annual New York Cocktail Festival is back, and it's more elevated, electric, and intoxicating than ever. On Sunday August 17, 2025, the Melrose Ballroom transforms into a buzzing playground of flavor where you'll sip your way through 120+ expertly crafted creations from some of the finest bars, speakeasies, and distilleries in New York City & beyond.
Grab your $29 GA Ticket (an $82 Value) for admission to Session 1 (3:00pm-5:00pm) or Session 2 (7:00pm-9:00pm) that includes 1 Cocktail & 1 Spirit Tasting per exhibitor, access to the Rum Room & Tiki Throw Down - a cocktail competition that taps into the tropical vibes of the South Pacific - and more!
Upgrade to the $39 VIP Ticket (a $98 Value) for all of the above, plus Early Admission 1 Hour Before the doors open to GA. Skip the lines, mixing & mingling as the libations flow. You'll chat with the distillers, meet your fellow tipplers, and cheers to the fun!
From bespoke libations to inventive craft pours, this is the event for connoisseurs, cocktail lovers, and the city's most spirited tastemakers. Here, world-class mixologists will showcase imaginative cocktails, rare spirits, and bold new flavors. This year’s lineup reads like a who’s who of the beverage world!
Explore elegant pours from Miraflores and Mio Sparkling Sake, the botanical mystique of The Pathfinder, and the honey-kissed notes of Barr Hill. Discover the richness of Natterjack Irish Whiskey, the smooth complexity of El Mayor and Tequila Herradura, and the crisp sophistication of Hendrick’s and Farmers Gin, just to name a few.
From classic favorites to cutting-edge infusions, every cocktail tells a story, so whether you prefer your drink neat, on the rocks, shaken, or stirred, the New York Cocktail Festival is your invitation to indulge...
$29 GA Ticket To The Annual New York Cocktail Festival; Session 1, 3:00pm-5:00pm (an $82 Value)
$29 GA Ticket To The Annual New York Cocktail Festival; Session 2, 7:00pm-9:00pm (an $82 Value)
$39 VIP Ticket To The Annual New York Cocktail Festival; Session 1, 2:00pm-5:00pm (a $98 Value)
$39 VIP Ticket To The Annual New York Cocktail Festival; Session 2, 6:00pm-9:00pm (a $98 Value)
The New York Cocktail Festival is your remedy, and it’s back bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever! Featured in Time Out, New York Magazine, and Thrillist, this spectacle of spirits gathers over 60 premier exhibitors for an extraordinary afternoon of sipping, sampling, and savoring. Set against the expansive backdrop of Long Island City’s Melrose Ballroom, the festival promises an immersive escape into the world of craft cocktails!
Step inside and discover a buzzing, playful paradise where cocktail culture comes alive. The city’s most talented mixologists, award-winning distilleries, and trend-setting bars converge to flaunt a staggering medley of meticulously crafted libations. Expect bold flavors, wow-worthy presentations, and a nonstop flow of inspiration as the best in the business pour out their finest concoctions.
Among the standout names gracing this year’s lineup are Probitas Rum, Conniption Gin, Mack Brands, Frucoco, Bull In China, Reif Rum, Balcones, and TC Craft Tequila, as well as A10 Kitchen, Beauty & Essex, Rosevale Cocktail Room, Cellar 335, N Between Bar, Salvaje Social Club, and Wish You Were Here Group, just to name a few.
One of the festival’s most anticipated features is the Cocktail Competitions, a series of headlining showdowns where top bartenders mix, shake, and stir their way to the crown. From the coveted Best Cocktail of the Year NYC to the playful Iconic Tiki Throwdown, these contests add an extra layer of excitement to an already unforgettable day. Plus, food will also be available for purchase to keep your energy high and your palate balanced.
Cocktail lovers, industry tastemakers, and the curious at heart - it's time to raise a glass...
A full list of bars and exhibitors may be viewed here.
Your $29 GA Ticket (an $82 Value) Includes:
Your $39 VIP Ticket (a $98 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
GA runs 3-5pm & 7-9pm; VIP runs 2-5pm & 6-9pm.
Expires on Sunday August 17, 2025.
