September 1 | 8 – 11 pm | Paramount Pictures Studios
Bartenders take center stage as we raise a glass to the simple joy of fine mixed drinks in the company of friends. Jessica Gelt, Food & Night Life Writer for The Times, hosts an evening dedicated to cocktail culture, specialty elixirs and party-worthy bites. Co-hosted by Julian Cox, Chief Mixologist for Rivera and Playa.
Demonstration featuring Tricia Alley, presented by Southern Wine and Spirits
What creative libation will this craft beverage specialist bring to the table? A concoction invented at her former stomping grounds – Black Market Liquor Bar or Providence LA? Stop by to find out.
8:45 – 9 pm
Demonstration featuring Alex Day, presented by Karlsson’s Gold Vodka
From The Science of Shaking to Bar Myth Busters, people have come from all over to drink up Alex’s words of wisdom on today’s cocktail scene. Now you can see the step-by-step process of his latest creation.
9:15 – 10:15 pm
Mix-off on the Backlot: Mixology Competition judged by Julian Cox, Jessica Gelt and Jonathan Gold
Hold onto your garnish, this competition is sure to cause quite a stir! The Cocktail Confidential hosts and our Pulitzer Prize winning restaurant critic will crown one lucky mix-master king or queen of the night.
Your all-inclusive ticket offers:
Unlimited beer, wine, spirits and food tastings, plus access to all demonstrations.Mixology Demonstrations:
8:15 – 8:30 PMDemonstration featuring Tricia Alley, presented by Southern Wine and Spirits
What creative libation will this craft beverage specialist bring to the table? A concoction invented at her former stomping grounds – Black Market Liquor Bar or Providence LA? Stop by to find out.
8:45 – 9 pm
Demonstration featuring Alex Day, presented by Karlsson’s Gold Vodka
From The Science of Shaking to Bar Myth Busters, people have come from all over to drink up Alex’s words of wisdom on today’s cocktail scene. Now you can see the step-by-step process of his latest creation.
9:15 – 10:15 pm
Mix-off on the Backlot: Mixology Competition judged by Julian Cox, Jessica Gelt and Jonathan Gold
Hold onto your garnish, this competition is sure to cause quite a stir! The Cocktail Confidential hosts and our Pulitzer Prize winning restaurant critic will crown one lucky mix-master king or queen of the night.
Restaurants
A-FrameAmerican Tea Room
Ammo
Be. Flirty
Blue Palms Brewhouse
Bulgarini
Casa Azul Cantina
Creme Caramel LA
Factors Deli
FEED Body + Soul
Glendon Bar & Kitchen
Haven Gastropub
Industriel Green Street Tavern
Katana
Marsatta Fancy Chocolates
Nonna Of Italy
Pig’s Feed Under Plantation Rum
Pig’s Feet Under
Pinches Tacos
Ray’s & Stark Bar
Red Lion
Sadie
Sunny Spot
Takami Sushi
Terroni Restaurant
The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire Hotel
The Cake Mamas
The Counter Custom Built Burgers
The Gorbals
The Pub at Golden Road
The Roger Room
Villains Tavern
Wood & Vine
Wines, Beers &
Spirits
ABSOLUT VodkaAdult Beverage Company
Akvinta Vodka
Ancnoc Whisky
Atlantico Rum
Bernardus Winery
BlackBeard Spiced Rum
Bulleit Rye
Caorunn Gin
Chopin Vodka
Citadelle Gin
Cline Cellars
Coco Breve
Cold Spring Brewing Co.
Death’s Door Spirits
Don Q Rum
Double Cross Vodka
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Freixnet USA
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
Herzog Wine Cellars
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Bourbon
Karlsson’s Gold Vodka
Karma Tequila
Kooksoondang Brewery/Bekseju USA
Mionetto
Pearl Vodka
Pearl Wedding Cake Vodka
Peroni
Prévu
Rebel Yell Bourbon
Seven Daughters
Simply Naked Wines
SkinnyGirl
Stella Artois
Svedka
Tequila Semental
The Glenrothes Select Reserve
Tyku Premium Sake & Spirits
VeeV Açaí Spirit
Wente Family Estates
Wild Turkey
More
CadillacCanada Dry
Fever Tree
Hollywood Bowl
Icelandic Glacial Water
La Mirada Theatre
LA Opera
Living Social
Logix Federal Credit Union
Snapple
Terranea
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Taste of Mexico Association
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