2026 Cocktail Shake-Off

Twelve bartending teams from Pittsburgh's top establishments will participate in a competition where YOU are the judge. Each team will be assigned a spirit provided by one of 12 participating local distilleries to build a cocktail worthy of your vote for Best Cocktail Recipe.

Join us as we raise our glasses to passionate mixologists who will unleash their creativity to bring their vision to life in every shaken, stirred, and garnished cocktail. DJ Selecta will be spinning the hottest beats, bringing the party vibes to life.

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 7-9:30pm with VIP entry at 6:30pm
Location: Roost
250 Forbes Ave., Suite 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tickets: General Admission $75, VIP $130*

Your VIP Experience includes early event entry and entry into the VIP Lounge, where you will enjoy curated bites, a welcome drink, and more.

Get excited for this year's event, read about our 2024 Cocktail Shake-Off here.

Details and participating bar and restauant information TBA in January 2026.

Blue Sky
Bonfire
Con Alma
DiAnoia’s
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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Nemacolin
Omni William Penn
The Warren

Big Spring Spirits
Boyd & Blair
Crooked Creek Distillery
Kingfly Spirits
Lawrenceville Distilling Co.
Liberty Pole Spirits
Lucky Sign Spirits
Noire Distillery
Ridge Runner Distillery
Wigle Whiskey

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Roost, 250 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

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