Set the Bar

Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota

Date: 04/13/2025 - 04/19/2025

Join us for Sarasota’s most exciting cocktail event at Set the Bar, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste, judge, and celebrate the best in local mixology and bar bites. This highly anticipated competition promises to be an excellent addition to your vacation itinerary!

 

The Cocktail Competition:
Sip and savor expertly crafted cocktails as talented bartenders compete for the title of Best Cocktail! Each cocktail will be judged on flavor, appearance, bartender presentation, and imagination by both an expert panel and event attendees.

The Bar Bite Competition:
Great drinks deserve great food! Restaurants from Sarasota-Manatee Originals will present their best bar snacks, giving attendees the chance to vote for the Bar Bite Champion of Set the Bar.

The Experience:
Enjoy an evening filled with exceptional flavors, live entertainment, and a silent auction, all set in a vibrant and social atmosphere. Savor cocktails from five spirit-forward categories: Gin, Tequila, Vodka, Whiskey, and Rum, as standout bartenders showcase their most creative concoctions.

Your Participation Matters:
Every attendee will sample all the entries and help determine the People’s Choice Award. It’s an evening where taste, presentation, and creativity collide, and your vote can help decide who comes out on top!

 

Join us for a night of unparalleled cocktails, bold bar bites, and exceptional hospitality. Buy tickets here.